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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.


Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

Of course I understand what the noble Lord says about that issue, but it is important to understand, too, as I said earlier, that this is a team analysis. It will look at the nature of the case. It will look at the quality of the evidence that is to be produced, all of which will have been viewed by a Crown prosecutor of legal experience. It will give guidance in terms of the briefs that are given to caseworkers to carry out this work. One of the factors which the prosecutors will look at is whether the defendant is or is not legally represented. These are issues which may determine whether a designated case worker does the case or some other individual.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c747 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Codes of practice Crime Courts Crown Prosecution Service Advocacy Legal profession Offenders Qualifications Powers Magistrates' courts Training
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk