Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill

I am not sure that it is an open question; some of us will defend English legal process. The only advantage that I can see of the judge’s going into the retiring chamber and acting as some sort of back-seat driver is that it gives new grounds for appeal, which might be a very good thing in this instance. On that basis, we will oppose new clause 15, if it is pressed to a Division, and we will certainly oppose Government amendment No. 1.