Judicial Review and Courts Bill Debate

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New clause 1 accordingly read a Second time and added to the Bill.
Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
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We now come to amendment 20, which has been selected for separate decision.

Clause 3

Automatic online conviction and penalty for certain summary offences

Amendment proposed: 20, page 5, line 34, at end insert—

“(e) the prosecutor is satisfied that the accused does not have any vulnerabilities and disabilities that impede the ability of the accused to understand or effectively participate in proceedings, having undertaken a physical and mental health assessment.”

This amendment would require that all accused persons considered for automatic online convictions are subject to a health assessment, and that only those who do not have any vulnerabilities or disabilities are given the option of being convicted online.(Alex Cunningham.)

Question put, That the amendment be made.