Clause 45 — Meaning of "qualifying trigger"

Part of Bill Presented – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 9 November 2009.

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Photo of Claire Ward Claire Ward Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice 7:00, 9 November 2009

I do not think it is a matter for me to set out the circumstances; it would depend on the context, which is what the court would have to consider. We are simply saying that sexual infidelity in itself cannot and should not be an acceptable reason for a defence for murder.