Member

I draw the Committee’s attention to Amendment 144, tabled by my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook. This amendment seeks to prevent local authorities issuing fines for offences that could be considered in courts against the legal standard of proof through a non-judicial process. This amendment is important because it would protect due process and the rights of individuals by ensuring that penalties such as fines are not imposed without proper legal scrutiny. Can the Minister clarify how this process will operate? Furthermore, does she agree that any determination requiring legal scrutiny should be conducted through a formal legal process by individuals with appropriate legal training?