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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beecham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 10 January 2012. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

My Lords, I am tempted to apologise to the Minister for not having the telepathic powers that would have enabled me to understand what the clause is about. It does not specifically refer to the Public Defender Service. Of course I accept the noble Lord’s explanation but it would be helpful if the Government were to amend the clause before we get to Report to make it clear that it is the Public Defender Service that is referred to. On the face of it, it could be any kind of arrangement that is being made, so, if I may say respectfully, it would be helpful for that course to be taken.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
734 c74 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Criminal proceedings Appeals Disadvantaged Administration of justice Civil proceedings Legal profession Women Equality Health services Fees and charges Legal aid scheme Expenditure Domestic abuse Legal Services Commission Family law Family proceedings NHS Low incomes Ministerial powers Public appointments Negligence Social security Sentencing Standards Voluntary organisations Young people Witnesses Remand in custody Ministry of Justice Expert evidence Citizens' advice bureaux Law centres Impact assessments Public Defender Service Lord Chancellor Mediation
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
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