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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bach (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 5 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

My Lords, there is very little left for me to say from the opposition Front Bench, except that we are, as we were in Committee, completely in favour of the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. It adds considerably to the Bill and is a very important statement of principle that should be there. I have to say that I was surprised by the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford. There was a change in his attitude between Committee and this stage. I remember very well—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1567 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disadvantaged Benefits rules Costs Civil servants Advisory services Legal profession Equality Finance Legal aid scheme Domestic abuse Legal Services Commission Public appointments Social security benefits Sentencing Expert evidence Impact assessments Lord Chancellor
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
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