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Proceeding contribution from Lord Clinton-Davis (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 9 February 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 find myself in complete agreement with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lloyd. As far as this clause is concerned, the onus rests firmly with the Government. Nobody around this Chamber—Labour, Conservative, Cross-Bench or Liberal—disagrees. It is vital for the Government to prove that this clause is relevant. So far, they have not done that. There has been a chorus of disapproval surrounding this clause from all Members who have spoken, and it is virtually impossible for the Minister to be able to convince us that this clause is relevant. I will listen with bated breath, as I always do, to what he has to say, but I have dismissed it already.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c448 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Criminal proceedings Criminal records Care homes Appeals Curfews Bail Administration of justice Armed forces Crimes of violence Conduct Deductions Employment Licensing Extradition Electronic tagging Homicide Domestic abuse Protection Parole Prisoners' transfers Prisoners Life imprisonment Prisoners' release Social security benefits Rehabilitation Sentencing Training Young people Young offenders Remand in custody Secure accommodation Youth Justice Board Sentencing Council for England and Wales Youth custody
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
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