Those of us who have campaigned were expecting to see in the Bill some of the things that have been promised, such as the banning of cross-examination. Senior members of the judiciary have themselves called for that measure, but find that current legislation ties their hands. Given that it is not in this Bill, I am certain that Ministers will tell us that it will be in the domestic abuse Bill that will be brought forward. Why will women have to suffer this experience between now and whenever that legislation comes forward? Why is the provision not in this Bill?
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Jess Phillips
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 27 November 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords].
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