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Written question asked by George Eustice (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2024. It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the Civil Procedure Rule Committee making rules of court that would implement the recommendations in paragraphs 73 and 74 of Part L of the Leveson Report.

Answer

The Government is not proposing to instruct the Civil Procedure Rule Committee to amend rules of court to support the commencement and implementation of section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013. This aligns with its commitment to repeal section 40.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12565
Session
2023-24
Related items
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Courts Media Regulation Civil Procedure Rule Committee Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Link
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