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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Butler-Sloss (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 July 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Local Government Bill [HL].


Local Government Bill [HL]

Does the noble Lord see any difference in a judicial decision at whichever level? As I understand it, the previous Government did not appeal the decision of the High Court judge, so that is as good a decision as that of the Supreme Court. If there was an appeal pending, that would be a different matter, but the noble Lord is not entitled to say that a decision of the High Court is not as good as a decision of the Supreme Court if the loser chooses not to take it to a higher court.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
720 c701 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Councillors Costs Devon Elections Judgements District councils Exeter Local government Local government finance Local government services Norfolk Norwich Reorganisation Unitary councils Suffolk Norfolk County Council Norwich City Council
Legislation
Local Government Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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