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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hart of Chilton (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

3: Clause 4, page 3, line 31, at end insert— ““( ) The Lord Chancellor must ensure that the terms on which the designated person holds the post of Director are, as regards the making and termination of the designation and otherwise, such as to ensure the Director's independence from Ministers of the Crown (subject to any direction or guidance given under subsection (3)) in relation to the carrying out of the Director's functions under this Part.””


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1597 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk