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Debate on bill and Public Bill Committee proceeding on Wednesday, 14 October 2020, in the House of Commons, led by Johnny Mercer. The answering member was Stephen Morgan.


Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill. Committee stage sixth sitting.

Clause 1, discussed with new clause 6 (Judicial oversight of investigations), new clause 7 (Limitation on reinvestigation), and other amendments, agreed to on division (10 votes to 2). Clause 2, discussed with new clause 1 (Ability to conduct a fair trial), agreed to. Amendments to clause 3 under consideration when the Committee adjourned. Written evidence reported to the House.


Secondary information

Type
Committee proceeding
Session
2019-21
Department
Ministry of Defence
Committee
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee
Legislative stage
Committee stage
Procedure
New clauses
Chamber / Committee
General committees
Related items
Subjects
Accountability Criminal investigation Armed forces Deployment Crown Prosecution Service Courts martial Evidence European Convention on Human Rights Exemptions Iraq Genocide International Criminal Court Northern Ireland Prosecutions Military police Mental health Ministry of Defence Sexual offences Torture Time limits War crimes Afghanistan Service Prosecuting Authority Judge Advocate General Veterans
Legislation
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-21
Link
View this Committee proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk