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Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill

I am grateful to the noble Baroness and to the Minister, but although the Minister suggested—I do not find it very convincing—that these amendments are not necessary, he has not suggested that they do any harm. They provide total clarity, as opposed to people having to fish around in various other sections to try to find ways in which the court might be able to get round my difficulty. In answer to the point made by the noble Baroness, I do not think that any reason has been advanced, so far, for rejecting these amendments. Unless the Minister can do better, I shall have to consider taking the opinion of the Committee. On Question, amendment negatived. [Amendments Nos. 6 to 7C not moved.] Clause 4 agreed to. Clause 5 [Relevant considerations]: [Amendment No. 7D not moved.]