Clause 86 - Interpretation
Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill
3:00 pm
Ms Caroline Flint (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (reducing organised and international crime, anti drugs co-ordination and international and European issues), Home Office; Don Valley, Labour)
My understanding is that if somebody has been a defendant and—going back to our earlier discussion—has provided evidence that has helped to convict other criminals, there might be issues about his future protection. If I have not understood my hon. Friend correctly, she might like to ask the question again. If she is talking about a defendant having rights to protection under the scheme, we might have to protect individuals who have been involved in crime. For example, if they have given Queen's evidence or have immunity and have helped to convict others, there could be issues about their protection.