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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

I thank the Minister for his response. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Henley, for his support for the amendment, and congratulate him on his foresight that the Government would resist it. The Minister has spoken to defend the Government’s stance, and his response has included stating that criminal prosecution is not seen to be appropriate. I feel it will be necessary for us to study in detail what he has had to say with a view to returning to this issue on Report. Notwithstanding whatever is said, these issues remain highly important, and I am sure that many others outside this House will feel the same. The terrible events of the Victoria Climbié case and of other cases could occur again. I only express the hope that the fact that we have addressed the child protection issue today will at least continue to alert people to their responsibilities in the future. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 73 not moved.]