Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Bill Debate

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Lord Hanson of Flint

Main Page: Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Life peer)
Wednesday 20th January 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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I am reading section 17 of the 1995 Act and wondering about the penalties for non-disclosure. That is not covered in the Bill, and given that it extends the CCRC’s powers to the private sector, I am genuinely interested in what will happen if the private sector refuses a request.

Wayne David Portrait Wayne David
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I would be interested to know that as well. At the moment, the public sector has a legal responsibility to provide the information. The hon. Member for Hazel Grove said on Second Reading that it is not uncommon for the private sector to co-operate, but that is a very vague statement. We want precision and obligation. Private sector organisations and individuals will have a responsibility to comply, and I will be interested to hear what the hon. Gentleman says about possible sanctions or penalties if their co-operation is not forthcoming.