Criminal Justice and Courts Bill

Debate between Baroness Browning and Baroness Pitkeathley

Monday 20th October 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Browning]

My Lords, I am most grateful—that is, I think I am grateful. This is a serious subject and it is incumbent on all of us, when legislation is passed, regardless of whatever view we have taken, to make sure that it is as legally sound as possible. I have sought advice to try to do that and I hope that that is helpful to the House. I am grateful to all Members who have contributed to the debate.

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Pitkeathley) (Lab)]

Is it your Lordships’ pleasure that this amendment be withdrawn?

[Baroness Browning]

I am not withdrawing the amendment.

[The Deputy Speaker]

The amendment has already been moved and the Minister has responded, so it is for the noble Baroness now to decide what she wishes to do with the amendment.

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[The Deputy Speaker]

Does the noble Baroness wish to withdraw her amendment or seek the opinion of the House?

[Baroness Browning]

I do not wish to withdraw the amendment.