Clause 31 - Disclosure of information
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill [Lords]
2:30 pm
Mr David Heath (Shadow Minister (Home Affairs), Home Affairs; Somerton and Frome, Liberal Democrat)
Welcome to the Committee this afternoon, Mr. Benton. When we broke off this morning, I was about to complete my comments on the amendment.
I feel that the law should not introduce a barrier between a constituent and their Member of Parliament. Secondly, public policy issues often arise from cases. Given that cases of the kind in question can often take many years to resolve, by way of different hearings and proceedings, it cannot be right that the public policy issues that arise cannot be shared with Members of Parliament and, thereby, the House.
I hope that the Minister can reassure us that the Government are dealing with those issues and will present sensible proposals for dealing with them in due course.