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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

I am most grateful to the Minister for her extensive response and for the reassurance that she has given. I apologise most sincerely to the Committee as I had been unaware that the draft protocol had been placed in the Library in April. I am glad that there is reassurance that there will be a strengthening of science and, of course, a recognition of the importance of critical appraisal skills. In the modern world, that is absolutely essential, although it was not essential when the old formula for the committee was drawn up. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 244D withdrawn. Amendments 244E to 244G not moved. Clause 153 agreed. Clause 154 : Restriction on issue of arrest warrants in private prosecutions Amendment 245 Clause 154 : Restriction on issue of arrest warrants in private prosecutions Amendment 245 Moved by