Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 29 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.

Coroners and Justice Bill

I think the noble Lord was asking me to respond, in a way. The answer is that it is not just the right to communicate with the public; any impediment—for example, a tax on free speech, newsprint or costs—or any other burden upon free speech implicates Article 10. That is accepted in the Explanatory Notes. I think the Government will accept that there is an issue under Article 10 of the convention, as well as on the right to property.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 713 c1291
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Data protection Crime Administration of justice Armed forces Defamation Damages Arrests Convictions Courts martial Coroners Autobiography Fees and charges Incitement Discrimination Northern Ireland Police Proceeds of crime Publications Photographs Scotland Royalties Young offenders Sexuality Youth rehabilitation orders
Legislation: Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Coroners and Justice Bill

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