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London seeks to legalize secret courts
Published on Mar 7, 2013
Secret courts where secret evidence could be heard against defendants who don't even have the right to appoint their own legal representatives could become a more common feature of British justice system if the government pushes through the controversial new Justice and Security bill. In heated debates in the House of Commons, a parliamentary majority ensured it took a step closer to becoming law despite passionate opposition. The government claims it is necessary on national security grounds but opponents of the bill say if passed, this signals real hypocrisy from the government. Despite a cross-party movement to try and block the passing of the bill, the Coalition has been accused of 'railroading the plans through' and stamping on centuries of tradition where the accused has the right to face the evidence against them.
London seeks to legalize secret courts
Published on Mar 7, 2013
Secret courts where secret evidence could be heard against defendants who don't even have the right to appoint their own legal representatives could become a more common feature of British justice system if the government pushes through the controversial new Justice and Security bill. In heated debates in the House of Commons, a parliamentary majority ensured it took a step closer to becoming law despite passionate opposition. The government claims it is necessary on national security grounds but opponents of the bill say if passed, this signals real hypocrisy from the government. Despite a cross-party movement to try and block the passing of the bill, the Coalition has been accused of 'railroading the plans through' and stamping on centuries of tradition where the accused has the right to face the evidence against them.
