Many things could be added to the Bill and many could be taken away but the general thrust of the law, as my noble friend well understands, being a barrister of considerable experience, is that where a burden is placed upon a defendant in a criminal matter, it is set to the civil standard of proof.
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Garnier
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 November 2021.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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Reference
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Session
2021-22
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