HL Deb 19 November 2003 vol 654 c1974

Leave out Clause 47

The Commons disagree to this Amendment but propose the following Amendment to the words so restored to the Bill—

38A Clause 47, page 32, line 30, at end insert—

  1. (a)the requirement under section 4 of the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964 (c. 84) that a question of fitness to be tried be determined by a jury, or
  2. (b)the requirement under section 4A of that Act that any question, finding or verdict mentioned in that section be determined, made or returned by a jury."

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do not insist on its Amendment No. 38 to which the Commons have disagreed and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 38A to the words so restored to the Bill. I have spoken to this amendment with Amendment No. 34.

Moved, That the House do not insist on its Amendment No. 38 to which the Commons have disagreed and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 38A to the words so restored to the Bill.—(Baroness Scotland of Asthal.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.