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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation)), on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 81 members in total.


INTIMIDATION OF WITNESSES

That this House supports, and commends to the Home Secretary, the campaign of the Association of Chief Police Officers aimed at halting the number of criminals who are evading punishment because of the failure of victims and witnesses to attend court or opting to decline to give evidence; and believes that the measures proposed will combat the decline in public confidence in the criminal justice system and reduce the likelihood of intimidation of witnesses.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

INTIMIDATION OF WITNESSES (888A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David Kidney (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 28 February 2002. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add 'as demonstrated by the successful ASBO witness support scheme in Stafford Borough.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
888 
888A1 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Crime Administration of justice Intimidation Witnesses Trials Victims
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk