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Proceeding contribution from Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.


Coroners and Justice Bill

In precisely the terms that the Minister himself used, coroners have to tread very carefully. That is the concern that led us to raise questions about subsection (3), because it seemed to us that it was precisely that urging toward caution which would lead people to say as little as they reasonably could, rather than to expand as fully as possible. I am very grateful to the noble Lord for generously exploring this issue. As he rightly said, I am sure that we will return to it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c618 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Coroners Juries Facilities Statistics Standards Training Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
Legislation
Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link
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