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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 10 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill.


Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill

My Lords, does not the noble and learned Baroness agree that if the backstop were precise and not capable of extension, it would strengthen departmental bidding for parliamentary time and concentrate minds extremely well?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c899 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Admissibility of evidence Criminal proceedings Common law Evidence Human rights European Convention on Human Rights House of Lords Intimidation Judgements Protection Witnesses Sunset clauses
Legislation
Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk