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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lea of Crondall (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 8 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Parliamentary Standards Bill.

Parliamentary Standards Bill

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble and learned Lord for giving way. Surely, the consideration of the courts being involved with Parliament will arise in ordinary criminal proceedings against a Member. Can the noble and learned Lord explain why that does not also raise an issue about courts adjudicating upon Members? How can that be preferable?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c688-9 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Codes of practice Courts Allowances Advocacy British constitution Fraud Employment House of Lords House of Commons Freedom of expression Pay Members Members' interests Parliamentary scrutiny Parliament Parliamentary privilege Standards Regulation Reform Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations Sunset clauses
Legislation
Parliamentary Standards Bill 2008-09
Link
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