Clause 67 - Assistance by defendant: reduction in sentence
Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill
11:00 am
Mr Jonathan Djanogly (Shadow Minister, Home Affairs; Huntingdon, Conservative)
I do not disagree with the Minister, but point out that, as things stand, deals can be done. The reason why they have not been working is the lack of certainty that attaches to them. Addressing that is part of the purpose of the provisions in the Bill. Do the Government intend there to be a procedural agreement among the judges, so that in a certain situation they would act in a certain way, with the intention of giving more certainty and therefore a better chance that the provisions will work?