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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 June 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme) (No. 2).


Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

Precisely that point arises on a plea of guilty to murder, for example. In the Criminal Justice Act 2003, the question of whether there are aggravating or mitigating considerations arises in the same form, and that is a matter for the trial judge on a plea of guilty and never a matter for a jury.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
477 c229 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Codes of practice Crime prevention Criminal investigation Crime Administration of justice Detainees Armed forces Devolution Coroners Juries Intelligence services Documents Northern Ireland Police Public participation Police interrogation Terrorism Security Anti-terrorism control orders
Legislation
Counter-terrorism Bill 2007-08
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk