Clause 63 - Application to Court of Appeal
Criminal Justice Bill
5:30 pm
Mr Hilary Benn (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office; Leeds Central, Labour)
Absolutely. I am very grateful. To answer the question about whether the defendant would have an opportunity to make representations to the DPP, it would not be the case any more than defendants have such an opportunity in other circumstances. However, specific provision is made for representations at the next stage in the process.
The point about repeated applications has been dealt with by my right hon. and learned Friend.
The hon. Member for Southwark, North and Bermondsey asked about investigations conducted by another police force. Clause 72(7) says that the DPP may recommend that the investigation be conducted by officers of another force. I hope that that offers him the reassurance that he seeks.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 63 ordered to stand part of the Bill.