Clause 6 - Influencing a prosecutor
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]
10:30 am
Mr John Spellar (Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office; Warley, Labour)
It may well have supported it, which might indicate a broad body of opinion, from which the hon. Gentleman may wish to exempt himself. We are highlighting the seriousness of such an offence, and prescribing penalties that are well over twice the normal tariff applied by the courts, so I commend the clause to the Committee.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:—
The Committee divided: Ayes 11, Noes 6.