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Proceeding contribution from Lord Pannick (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 16 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

It amounts to the same thing. If the Attorney-General takes the view that it is inappropriate for a prosecution to continue, they will say so. The purpose of the provision of English law is to ensure that the Attorney-General is able, in this sensitive and important context, to take a view on whether it is appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1016 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Abuse Clubs Alcoholic drinks Demonstrations Costs Anti-social behaviour Crown Prosecution Service Arrest warrants Fees and charges Greater London Drugs Fines Driving under influence Licensed premises Immunity from prosecution Freedom of expression International law Local government Police Powers Prosecutions Public interest Parliament Square Protest Misuse Opening hours Licensing laws Sales Young people Reform War crimes Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk