Clause 13
Fraud Bill [Lords]
5:30 pm
David Heath (Shadow Leader of the House of Commons & Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, Cabinet Office; Somerton and Frome, Liberal Democrat)
This is an interesting point. I am not clear—perhaps I am being particularly obtuse—which judge makes the judgment. Is it the judge in the civil proceedings who determines whether the person can be excused from answering the question on the grounds of self-incrimination?
The Solicitor-Generalindicated assent.