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Proceeding contribution from Lord Elystan-Morgan (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 3 March 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

I applaud the principle that underlies these three amendments. I suspect that it finds an echo in the heart of the Minister. I welcome the fact that there is to be some relaxation of the rigour of what otherwise would be an extremely unjust limitation. Nevertheless, the Government are not standing on any ground of principle that can in any way justify their actions. The argument is purely fiscal. They are saving money at the cost of injustice. That is not too harsh a way of putting it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c883 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Compensation Criminal proceedings Administration of justice Homosexuality Fines Discrimination Pornography Prostitution Miscarriages of justice Paedophilia Young offenders Sexuality
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk