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Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C)

Judicial Review and Courts Bill - Commons Amendment and Reasons – in the House of Lords at 4:45 pm on 27 April 2022.

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Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede:

Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede

At end insert “and do propose Amendment 11B in lieu—

11B: Insert the following new Clause—“Independent review of publicly funded legal representation for bereaved people at inquests(1) The Lord Chancellor must commission an independent review of the need for provision of publicly funded legal representation for bereaved people at inquests not more than six months after the passing of this Act.(2) The review must be chaired by a person appointed by the Lord Chancellor. (3) The review must include a consultation with interested stakeholders, whose submissions must be published.(4) The Lord Chancellor must publish the outcome of the review and lay it before Parliament no later than one year after the passing of this Act.””

Photo of Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede Shadow Spokesperson (Justice), Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)

My Lords, I beg to move Motion C1.

Ayes 219, Noes 229.

Division number 1 Judicial Review and Courts Bill - Commons Amendment and Reasons — Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C)

Aye: 219 Members of the House of Lords

No: 229 Members of the House of Lords

Aye: A-Z by last name

No: A-Z by last name

Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C) disagreed.

Motion C agreed.