Clause 3 — Section 43 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003: Northern Ireland

Part of Orders of the Day – in the House of Commons at 4:45 pm on 25 January 2007.

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Amendments proposed: Government No. 3, in page 2, line 6, after 'cases)."', insert—

'(2B) In section 43(2) for "the Head of Criminal Justice" substitute "the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland".'

No. 4, in page 2, line 6, after 'cases)."', insert—

'(2C) In section 43(4) for "the Lord Chief Justice" substitute "the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland".'

No. 5, in page 2, line 6, after 'cases)."', insert—

'(2D) Omit section 43(8).'.

No. 6, in page 2, line 6, at end insert—

'( ) After subsection (10) of that section insert—

"(10A) In section 48(1) for "the Head of Criminal Justice" substitute "the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland".".'.— [Mr. Mike O'Brien.]

Question put, That the amendments be made:—

The House divided: Ayes 283, Noes 184.