1st sitting · Tuesday, 2 November 2021 · 2 speeches

(Morning)

• Examination of Witnesses

  66 speeches

  Sir Stephen Laws, Professor Richard Ekins and Professor Jason Varuhas gave evidence.

• Examination of Witnesses

  74 speeches

  Professor David Feldman and Dr Jonathan Morgan gave evidence.

2nd sitting · Tuesday, 2 November 2021

[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

• Examination of Witnesses

  63 speeches

  André Rebello OBE and Richard Leiper QC, gave evidence.

• Examination of Witnesses

  89 speeches

  Sara Lomri, Ellie Cumbo and Louise Whitfield gave evidence.

• Examination of Witnesses

  72 speeches

  Louise Finer, Stephanie Needleman and Steve Valdez-Symonds gave evidence.

• Examination of Witnesses

  62 speeches

  Dr Joe Tomlinson, Aidan O’Neill QC and Michael Clancy OBE gave evidence.

3rd sitting · Thursday, 4 November 2021 · 1 speech

[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

• Clause 1 - Quashing orders

  33 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 1, page 1, line 8, leav e out from “order” to the end of line 9. This amendment removes the statutory power for...

4th sitting · Thursday, 4 November 2021

[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

• Clause 1 - Quashing orders

  41 speeches

  Amendment proposed (this day): 12, in clause 1, page 1, line 8, leave out from “order” to the end of line 9. —(Andy Slaughter.) This amendment removes the statutory power...

• Clause 2 - Exclusion of review of Upper Tribunal’s permission-to-appeal decisions

  27 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 43, in clause 2, page 3, line 19, at end insert— “(1A) Notwithstanding subsection (1), subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply...

5th sitting · Tuesday, 9 November 2021 · 1 speech

[Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

• Clause 2 - Exclusion of review of Upper Tribunal’s permission-to-appeal decisions

  110 speeches

  Amendment proposed ( 4 November): 43, in clause 2, page 3, line 19, at end insert— “(1A) Notwithstanding subsection (1), subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply where the party...

6th sitting · Tuesday, 9 November 2021 · 1 speech

[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

• Clause 3 - Automatic online conviction and penalty for certain summary offences

  65 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 45, in clause 3, page 4, line 29, at beginning insert— “(1) Before this section may be commenced, the Secretary of State...

• Clause 4 - Guilty plea in writing: extension to proceedings following police charge

  6 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 51, in clause 4, page 9, line 34, lea ve out “16” and insert “18”. This amendment would raise the age of eligibility...

• Clause 5 - Extension of single justice procedure to corporations

  8 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 6 - Written procedure for indicating plea and determining mode of trial: adultsClause 6

  12 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 52, in clause 6, page 11, line 10, at end insert— “(c) the court has been provided with a physical and mental health assessment...

• Clause 7 - Initial option for adult accused to reject summary trial at hearing

  3 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 7, page 18, line 10, le ave out lines 10 to 20 and insert— “(1) This section has effect in the circumstances set out...

7th sitting · Tuesday, 16 November 2021 · 1 speech

[Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

• Clause 8 - Written procedure for indicating plea and determining mode of trial: children

  5 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 9 - Powers to proceed if accused absent from allocation hearing

  34 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 9, page 22, line 34, at end insert— “(1A) In section 17B (power to proceed with indication of plea hearing in...

• Clause 10 - Sending cases to Crown Court for trial

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 11 - Powers of Crown Court to remit cases to the magistrates’ court

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 12 - Powers of youth court to transfer cases if accused turns 18

  5 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 13 - Involvement of parent or guardian in proceedings conducted in writing

  6 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 14 - Removal of certain requirements for hearings about procedural matters

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 15 - Documents to be served in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rules

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 16 - Power to make consequential or supplementary provision

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 17 - Consequential and related amendmentsClause 17

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Schedule 2 - Criminal procedure: consequential and related amendments

  0 speeches

  Amendments made: 5, in schedule 2, page 65, line 26, leave out from “17BA” to end of line 27. See the explanatory statement for Amendment 1. Amendment 6, in...

• Clause 18 - Rules for online procedure in courts and tribunals

  11 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 86, in clause 18, page 34, line 38, l eave out “require online procedural assistance” and insert “are digitally...

8th sitting · Tuesday, 16 November 2021 · 1 speech

(Afternoon)

• Clause 18 - Rules for online procedure in courts and tribunals

  21 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 59, in clause 18, page 35, line 9, af ter “that” insert— “(a) a person may choose to participate in a hearing by...

• Clause 19 - “Specified kinds” of proceedings

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 20 - Provision supplementing section 18

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 21 - The Online Procedure Rule Committee

  9 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 28, in clause 21, page 37, line 28, l eave out “(3)” and “(4)” and insert “(3), (4) and (4A)”. This...

• Clause 22 - Powers of the Online Procedure Rule Committee

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 23 - Power to change certain requirements relating to the Committee

  9 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 92, in clause 23, page 41, line 14, l eave out subsection (5) and insert— ‘(5) Regulations under this section are subject to...

• Clause 24 - Process for making Online Procedure Rules

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 25 - Power to require Online Procedure Rules to be made

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 26 - Power to make amendments in relation to Online Procedure Rules

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 27 - Duty to make support available for those who require it

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 28 - Power to make consequential or supplementary provision

  1 speech

  The clause details the powers of the Lord Chancellor to make consequential or supplementary amendments to legislation in relation to any other provision within chapter 2 in order to facilitate...

• Clause 29 - Amendments of other legislation

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 30 - Judicial agreement to certain regulations

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 31 - Interpretation of this Chapter

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

9th sitting · Thursday, 18 November 2021 · 1 speech

[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

• Clause 32 - Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules

  4 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 33 - Composition of tribunals

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 34 - Saving for existing procedural provisions

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 35 - Exercise of tribunal functions by authorised persons

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 36 - Responsibility for remunerating tribunal members

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 37 - Discontinuance of investigation where cause of death becomes clear

  18 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 69, in clause 37, page 49, line 33, a t end insert— “(4) After subsection (2), insert— (2A) The coroner is not to decide...

• Clause 38 - Power to conduct non-contentious inquests in writing

  3 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 73, in clause 38, page 50, line 18, a fter “hearing” insert— “(e) the coroner has considered the views of any of the...

10th sitting · Thursday, 18 November 2021

[Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

• Clause 38 - Power to conduct non-contentious inquests in writing

  8 speeches

  Amendment moved (this day): 73, in clause38,  page 50, line 18, after “hearing” insert— “(e) the coroner has considered the views of any of the interested persons...

• Clause 39 - Use of audio or video links at inquests

  39 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 74, in clause 39, page 51, line 10, a t end insert— “(2B) Coroner rules that provide for the conduct of hearings wholly or partly...

• Clause 40 - Suspension of requirement for jury at inquest where coronavirus suspected

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 41 - Phased transition to new coroner areas

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 42 - Abolition of local justice areas

  11 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 96, in clause 42, page 52, line 34, a t end insert— “(7) Before introducing the changes outlined in section (1), the Secretary of...

• Clause 43 - The Mayor’s and City of London Magistrates’ Court: removal of duty to provide premises

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 44 - The City of London Magistrates’ Court: removal of duty to provide premises

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 45 - Regulations

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 46 - Extent

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

11th sitting · Tuesday, 23 November 2021

[Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

• Clause 47 - Commencement and transitional provision

  15 speeches

  We resume with clause 47 and amendment 30. I would like to be able to call Anne McLaughlin, but she is not here.

• Clause 48 - Short title

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• New Clause 3 - Exclusion of review of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal

  22 speeches

  (1) Section 67 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) Leave out subsection (8) and insert— “(8) Subject to section 67A and subsections (9) and...

• New Clause 5 - Evidence in judicial review proceedings

  12 speeches

  “(1) Unless there are compelling reasons to the contrary, no court shall— (a) permit oral evidence to be elicited in judicial review proceedings; or (b) order public bodies or any...

• New Clause 10 - Publicly funded legal representation for bereaved people at inquests

  6 speeches

  ‘(1) Section 10 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), after “(4)” insert “or (7).” (3)...