Not only will judges not have the full information, but when cases are settled, adverse inferences will inevitably be drawn about behaviour that may or may not have taken place, and that affects the reputation of our agencies. Is it not therefore essential that we can get to the heart of the matter, so that the agencies can at least put their case?
Justice and Security Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Hazel Blears
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 18 December 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Justice and Security Bill [Lords].
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