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Proceeding contribution from Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.


Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

I am grateful for the fact that we have addressed this concern today. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, for his support and for his succinct point that the bar for prosecution would still be very high. I should like to consider what the Minister said in his short and clear response to my noble friend’s point about the driver of, for example, a fire engine. The noble Lord, Lord Hunt, said that there were too many lawyers in this place. I do not necessarily go along with that; but not having a lawyer’s mind, I would like to consider what has been said and look forward to further discussion on Report. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
688 c246-7GC 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Conditions of employment Accountability Armed forces Death Directors Deployment Civilians Corporate manslaughter Defence equipment Employment Liability Health and safety Exemptions Law and order Emergency services Immunity from prosecution Local government Protection Police Prosecutions Negligence Ministry of Defence Training Trusts
Legislation
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link
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