Deposited paper deposited in the House of Commons by the Ministry of Justice on Monday, 8 June 2026. The commitment to deposit was made on Monday, 8 June 2026.

Deposited Paper DEP2026-0381

Letter dated 08/06/2026 from Sarah Sackman MP to Courts and Tribunals Bill Committee Chairs regarding the Courts and Tribunals Bill committee debates: clarification of points raised on clauses 8-16: definition of 'substantial probative value' and 'proper evidential basis', reasons for departing from Law Commission's recommendations, accompaniment of the witness while giving evidence, exclusion of persons from court, and editing of video recorded cross-examination and re-examination. 4p.

Available files: https://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/files/DEP2026-0381/Sub_134617_response_to_committee.pdf

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Type: Deposited paper
Reference: DEP2026-0381
Originated on: Monday, 8 June 2026
Author: Ministry of Justice
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Subjects: Admissibility of evidence Crown Court Evidence Domestic abuse Law Commission Journalism Witnesses Sexual offences Video recordings Victim support schemes
Legislation: Criminal Justice Act 2003; Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999; Victims and Prisoners Act 2024; Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27

Deposited Paper DEP2026-0381

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