Proceeding contribution from Geoffrey Cox (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill.
Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill
What does the hon. Gentleman think should be the test for the judge in listening to the report of the special counsel: that the witness is capable of belief; that he is prima facie telling the truth? What burden should the judge impose on the special counsel to convince him—if its task is to convince him—that they are not to be called as an anonymous witness?
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- 478 c1337
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- 2007-08
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Disclosure of information Admissibility of evidence Criminal proceedings Appeals Crime Common law Evidence Human rights European Convention on Human Rights House of Lords Intimidation Judgements Protection Sentencing Witnesses Trials Sunset clauses
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- Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill 2007-08
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