HL Deb 02 August 1875 vol 226 c367

Bill read 3a (according to Order).

THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH

moved an Amendment to the effect that the appeal should be limited to the cases in which it existed now—namely, where corruption or malice was alleged. He thought the measure was unnecessary in Scotland, where there were already special appeals by various Acts of Parliament.

Amendment moved, line 21, after ("Judge,") insert (" and by law subject to review."—(The Duke of Buccleuch.)

EARL BEAUCHAMP

could not accept the Amendment, and explained that it was only intended to give an appeal on points of law where a case was given by sheriff substitute or magistrates.

THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH

said, that he should have moved the Amendment in Committee had he been present, but he would not now divide the House on it.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

said, that to pass the Amendment was to simply reduce the Bill to a nonentity.

On Question? Resolved in the Negative: Amendments made; Bill passed, and sent to the Commons.