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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) 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

57: Clause 46, page 27, line 28, at end insert— "(1ZA) A person ("D") who kills or is party to the killing of another is not to be convicted of murder if D was under the age of eighteen and his developmental immaturity— (a) substantially impaired D’s ability to do one or more of the things mentioned in subsection (1A), and (b) provides an explanation for D’s acts and omissions in doing or being a party to the killing."

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c1029-30 
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