I think this is just a genuine misunderstanding. Someone will be eligible for compensation if the new fact—the hon. Gentleman is talking about new facts emerging in respect of confessions and so on—which led to the quashing of their conviction shows they did not commit the offence for which they were convicted. I think the particular objection he is giving rise to now would not apply, therefore.
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Damian Green
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 4 February 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill.
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