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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Harris of Richmond (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 23 April 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill.


Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble and learned Lord the Attorney-General. We would never criticise what the DPP has done in the past; indeed, quite the reverse, as the noble and learned Lord said. The DPP has been excellent in dealing with very difficult cases. We recognise how difficult it must be for the Government to get the balance right and understand how the test must be just right. We recognise all the difficult work all the judges in Northern Ireland have had to do, especially the Diplock court judges. With the assurances that the noble and learned Lord has given and with the knowledge that there will be a sunset clause, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 2 not moved.] Clause 7 [Limitation on challenge of issue of certificate]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
691 c508 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disclosure of information Criminal records Administration of justice Inquiries Juries Intelligence services Human rights Northern Ireland Police Powers Prisons Proscribed organisations Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Security Trials Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Legislation
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill 2006-07
Link
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