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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Borrie (Labour). It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Thursday, 19 February 1998.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
What proposals they have for the repeal of Section 8 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 so as to permit independent and authoritative research into the working of juries in civil and criminal cases.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
586 c307-8 
Session
1997-98
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Juries Research Criminal Justice Royal Commission