Proceeding contribution from Baroness Butler-Sloss (Crossbench) 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
I am very grateful to the Minister but, speaking as another lawyer, the problem with ““may”” is that something may not take place. That is the point that the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, is making. If the Lord Chancellor has to do something, it is straightforward. However, if he may do something, he does not have to do it. The words used by the Minister may not actually meet the point.
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- 2010-12
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- House of Lords chamber
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- 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
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- Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
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