Skip to main content

Proceeding contribution from Lord Bach (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 26 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.


Coroners and Justice Bill

45: Schedule 8, page 141, line 6, at end insert— "A reference in paragraph 5 or 6 to paying expenses incurred by a person ("P") includes a reference to indemnifying P in respect of— (a) costs that P reasonably incurs in or in connection with proceedings in respect of things done or omitted in the exercise (or purported exercise) by P of duties under this Part; (b) costs that P reasonably incurs in taking steps to dispute claims that might be made in such proceedings; (c) damages awarded against P, or costs ordered to be paid by P, in such proceedings; (d) sums payable by P in connection with a reasonable settlement of such proceedings or of claims that might be made in such proceedings." Amendment 45 agreed. Clause 32 : Reports and advice to the Lord Chancellor from the Chief Coroner Clause 32 : Reports and advice to the Lord Chancellor from the Chief Coroner Amendments 46 to 48 not moved. Amendment 49 Moved by


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c1005 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Appeals Crime Administration of justice Armed forces Death Crimes of violence Deportation Costs British nationality Coroners Crimes against humanity Juries Evidence Homicide Ethics Foreign nationals Euthanasia Learning disability Judgements International Criminal Court Police Powers Mentally disordered offenders Mental capacity Lord Chancellor's Department Life imprisonment Chief Coroner Sentencing Sales Right of search War crimes Suicide Treasure Metal detectors
Legislation
Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk