Proceeding contribution from John Bercow (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.
Coroners and Justice Bill
Does the Minister recall the comment made by the distinguished lawyer, Lord Thomas of Gresford:""Freedom of speech is not derived by clauses inserted into every statute for the avoidance of doubt."—[Official Report, House of Lords, 21 April 2008; Vol. 700, c. 1373.]" There may be doubt in Lord Waddington's mind, but I do not think that there is doubt more widely. The measure was carried, on a pathetic turnout, by 81 votes to 57, and it is time we got rid of it.
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- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Complaints Disclosure of information Data protection Databases Codes of practice Accountability Armed forces Alternatives to prison Coroners Damage Finance Homicide Government departments Discrimination Industrial accidents Immunity from prosecution Freedom of expression Offenders Private sector Personal records Protection Powers Public bodies Property Staff Paedophilia Scotland Rehabilitation Sentencing Standards Witnesses Sexuality Religious freedom Sanctions Reoffenders Information Commissioner's Office Homophobia Sentencing Council for England and Wales
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- Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
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