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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Butler-Sloss (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 15 July 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill.


Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill

I support the Bill, but it is inappropriate that it should extend to the magistrates’ court. That is my only criticism of it. Whether or not that provision is to be exceptional, as has been suggested, or it should apply only in certain circumstances, I have real concerns about it. I therefore respectfully support both noble Lords who have just spoken.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c1154 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Criminal proceedings Common law Intimidation Protection Property Magistrates' courts New Zealand Witnesses Trials
Legislation
Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk