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Coroners and Justice Bill

I thank the noble Baroness for those reflections. When we write to noble Lords and set out how the new, relatively narrow law will apply, and the procedures, conditions and guidance, it will be clear that we will look to this capability only for serious offences and will extend it only very carefully. I know that others see things differently but, from the Government’s point of view, getting affirmative orders through that are controversial is tough, and there are opportunities for the House—
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c963-4 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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