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Proceeding contribution from Maria Eagle (Labour) 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

Before a judge can make an order under the scheme, he will have to be of the opinion that whatever measures are specified in the order—they may vary—are necessary, that the order is commensurate with the defendant having a fair trial, and that the order is in the interests of justice.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
478 c1374 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
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
Legislation
Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk