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Proceeding contribution from David Heath (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill.


Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill

I am not sure that it is an open question; some of us will defend English legal process. The only advantage that I can see of the judge’s going into the retiring chamber and acting as some sort of back-seat driver is that it gives new grounds for appeal, which might be a very good thing in this instance. On that basis, we will oppose new clause 15, if it is pressed to a Division, and we will certainly oppose Government amendment No. 1.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
455 c1632 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Fraud Juries Jubilee line Judgements Prosecutions Trials
Legislation
Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk