New Clause 3 - Victims’ rights and entitlements — eligibility certificates

Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill

Public Bill Committees, 15 December 2005, 4:00 pm

‘In determining whether an applicant for an eligibility certificate meets the conditions set out in section 3 above, the commissioner shall give an opportunity for a victim, or the family of a victim, to make representations to him.’. —[Mr. Peter Robinson.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be read a Second Time:—

The Committee divided: Ayes 11, Noes 16.

NOES

Question accordingly negatived.