Member

We acknowledge the current problems around the use of evidence. That is why, last year, the Ministry of Justice launched a call for evidence, which closed on 15 April. My noble friend Lord Beamish and one or two others have expressed concern about consultations, but the problem with not conducting consultations is the risk of not acting on evidence. We are all familiar with the maxim that hard cases can make bad law. That is why we consult, in order to get the widest range of opinions.