I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate and to the Minister for his reply. My understanding has always been responsibility, yes; liability, no. That is what I was seeking to enshrine. The Minister mentioned that the inquest is inquisitorial. It is not always seen as inquisitorial, particularly by families who take part. They see it as very adversarial. They are always at the back of what I am saying because this is at the heart of the Bill. They are as anxious as anyone else to find out precisely what has happened and who may have been responsible for any contributory negligence.
However, in view of all that the Minister has said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment 16 withdrawn.
Amendment 17 not moved.
Coroners and Justice Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Ramsbotham
(Crossbench)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 October 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Coroners and Justice Bill.
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