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Proceeding contribution from Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat) 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

I am sorry also to interrupt the noble Lord to make a brief point. Does he accept that, in the case of the defence of provocation, which is plainly an extenuating circumstance, it is the jury that now takes the decision as to whether there has been sufficient justification? The jury does so, of course, in the light of advice given by the judge, but it is definitely the decision of the jury. Why should the power of the jury in relation to that particular extenuating circumstance not extend to other extenuating circumstances as well?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c1021 
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
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