Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.

Coroners and Justice Bill

These powers explicitly arise only where otherwise a jury inquest is required; they cannot be brought into force, as the Bill makes absolutely clear, unless—many Opposition Members are nodding—otherwise a jury is required.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 490 c102
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information Admissibility of evidence Data protection Crime prevention Courts Armed forces Death Coroners Juries Evidence Judges Legal representation Immunity certificates Foreign relations National security Northern Ireland Protection Parliamentary scrutiny Public inquiries Scotland Standards Terrorism Witnesses High Court
Legislation: Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09; Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Coroners and Justice Bill

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