Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 22 November 1999.
Irvine of Lairg, Lord
- Question
- Whether they plan to outlaw the practice of national newspapers offering "success fee" contracts to witnesses in criminal trials; and what discussions have taken place with the Press Complaints Commission about the matter.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 607 c169-70
- Session
- 1999-00
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Criminal proceedings Administration of justice Fees and charges Legislation Payments Newspaper press Media Press Complaints Commission Witnesses Trials
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- Timestamp
- 2023-04-12 02:50:05 +0100
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