My Lords, I begin by paying tribute to the families of those who died at the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989. Their decades-long campaign for justice and accountability has demonstrated a resilience and dignity that should inspire us all. I am sure noble Lords are united in the determination that such...

My Lords, I begin by paying tribute to the families of those who died at the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989. Their decades-long campaign for justice and accountability has demonstrated a resilience and dignity that should inspire us all. I am sure noble Lords are united in the determination that such...

Lords consideration of Commons reasons. Lords amendments 1 and 2 not insisted on. Lords amendment 3 not insisted on on division (209 to 260). Lords amendment 4 not insisted on and Lords amendments 4B and 4C in lieu agreed to on division (270 to 200). Lords amendment 5 not insisted on and Lords amendments 5B to 5F in lieu agreed to. Lords amendment 6 not insisted on and Lords amendments 6B and 6C in lieu agreed to. Lords amendment 7 not insisted on. Bill returned to the Commons with amendments.

Lords consideration of Commons reasons. Lords amendments 1 and 2 not insisted on. Lords amendment 3 not insisted on on division (209 to 260). Lords amendment 4 not insisted on and Lords amendments 4B and 4C in lieu agreed to on division (270 to 200). Lords amendment 5 not insisted...

My Lords, Motion C1 in my name would insist on my amendment from Report regarding the publication of court transcripts. It would require sentencing remarks by the Crown Court to be freely published online, while also informing applicants of their right to request anonymity if they wish it.

Open justice is...

My Lords, Motion C1 in my name would insist on my amendment from Report regarding the publication of court transcripts. It would require sentencing remarks by the Crown Court to be freely published online, while also informing applicants of their right to request anonymity if they wish it.

Open justice is...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

My Lords, I beg to move.

My Lords, I beg to move.

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 4B and 4C in lieu—

4B: Clause 12, page 16, line 28, at end insert—

“(2AB) Before making any regulations giving effect to subsections (2ZA) or (2A), the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish an impact assessment evaluating the likely effects...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 4B and 4C in lieu—

4B: Clause 12, page 16, line 28, at end insert—

“(2AB) Before making any regulations giving effect to subsections (2ZA) or (2A), the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish an impact assessment evaluating the likely effects...

My Lords, I beg to move Motion D1 as an amendment to Motion D. I begin by thanking the Minister for Motions E and F, which are an important step forward for victims. They provide for more time to submit an unduly lenient sentence application and create an exceptional circumstances...

My Lords, I beg to move Motion D1 as an amendment to Motion D. I begin by thanking the Minister for Motions E and F, which are an important step forward for victims. They provide for more time to submit an unduly lenient sentence application and create an exceptional circumstances...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 4B and 4C in lieu—

4B: Clause 12, page 16, line 28, at end insert—

“(2AB) Before making any regulations giving effect to subsections (2ZA) or (2A), the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish an impact assessment evaluating the likely effects...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 4B and 4C in lieu—

4B: Clause 12, page 16, line 28, at end insert—

“(2AB) Before making any regulations giving effect to subsections (2ZA) or (2A), the Secretary of State must—

(a) publish an impact assessment evaluating the likely effects...

My Lords, in the light of what we have heard, I wish to test the opinion of the House on Motion D1.

My Lords, in the light of what we have heard, I wish to test the opinion of the House on Motion D1.

Lords report stage. Amendment 5 agreed to on division (273 to 180). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (257 to 174). Amendment 16 agreed to on division (252 to 171). Amendment 20 agreed to on division (216 to 170). Amendment 26 agreed to on division (189 to 157). Amendment 27 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 176).

Lords report stage. Amendment 5 agreed to on division (273 to 180). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (257 to 174). Amendment 16 agreed to on division (252 to 171). Amendment 20 agreed to on division (216 to 170). Amendment 26 agreed to on division (189 to 157). Amendment 27...

My Lords, Amendment 5 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, reflects a commitment to ensuring victims are entitled to free transcripts on the route to verdict and bail decisions and conditions that are relevant to their case. In Committee, we supported the broader amendment, which included sentencing...

My Lords, Amendment 5 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, reflects a commitment to ensuring victims are entitled to free transcripts on the route to verdict and bail decisions and conditions that are relevant to their case. In Committee, we supported the broader amendment, which included sentencing...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

9: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—

“Extension of Victim Contact Scheme

(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that the Victim Contact Scheme is made available to—

(a) victims of offenders sentenced to less than 12 months for violent and sexual offences,

(b) victims in cases involving...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

9: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—

“Extension of Victim Contact Scheme

(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that the Victim Contact Scheme is made available to—

(a) victims of offenders sentenced to less than 12 months for violent and sexual offences,

(b) victims in cases involving...

My Lords, within this group are amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, regarding the victims’ code, and from the noble Lord, Lord Russell, with regard to incidental matters thereto.

Perhaps I may begin with the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Russell. These address the important question...

My Lords, within this group are amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, regarding the victims’ code, and from the noble Lord, Lord Russell, with regard to incidental matters thereto.

Perhaps I may begin with the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Russell. These address the important question...

My Lords, these amendments clearly touch on important issues about victim safety, transparency and access to information. Amendment 10 raises an interesting question about how the victims’ code applies where a close relative has been killed abroad. I look forward to hearing the Minister’s thoughts on that proposal.

With regard to...

My Lords, these amendments clearly touch on important issues about victim safety, transparency and access to information. Amendment 10 raises an interesting question about how the victims’ code applies where a close relative has been killed abroad. I look forward to hearing the Minister’s thoughts on that proposal.

With regard to...

I am sorry, my Lords; I had not actually spoken to Amendment 9, as may have been noted, so it rather passed me by that it was for me to respond.

Having heard from the Minister, it is certainly my intention to support the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton,...

I am sorry, my Lords; I had not actually spoken to Amendment 9, as may have been noted, so it rather passed me by that it was for me to respond.

Having heard from the Minister, it is certainly my intention to support the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton,...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

16: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—

“Publication of court transcripts of sentencing remarks

(1) Where a request is made for the sentencing remarks delivered in the Crown Court, the court must, subject to subsection (2), make those remarks publicly available online within 14 days of...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

16: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—

“Publication of court transcripts of sentencing remarks

(1) Where a request is made for the sentencing remarks delivered in the Crown Court, the court must, subject to subsection (2), make those remarks publicly available online within 14 days of...

My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House with regard to Amendment 16, which was addressed during our submissions on the second group of amendments.

My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House with regard to Amendment 16, which was addressed during our submissions on the second group of amendments.

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

20: Leave out Clause 12

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

20: Leave out Clause 12

My Lords, in this group there are Amendment 20, in which I move that Clause 12 should not stand part of the Bill, Amendment 23 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, to extend the period in which a case can be discontinued in the Crown Court to...

My Lords, in this group there are Amendment 20, in which I move that Clause 12 should not stand part of the Bill, Amendment 23 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, to extend the period in which a case can be discontinued in the Crown Court to...

My Lords, I begin with Amendment 20, which deals with Clause 12. First, I am relying on the Explanatory Notes from the Minister’s own department. Where there is a private prosecution and then an award of costs, the costs are assessed by the criminal cases unit in the Ministry of...

My Lords, I begin with Amendment 20, which deals with Clause 12. First, I am relying on the Explanatory Notes from the Minister’s own department. Where there is a private prosecution and then an award of costs, the costs are assessed by the criminal cases unit in the Ministry of...