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Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 February 2026

Debate

Victims and Courts Bill

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16: Clause 3, page 6, line 20, after “justice” insert “or that it would not be in the child’s best interests” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would enable the Crown Court to take into account the best interests of the relevant child as well as the interests of justice when deciding whether to make an order.
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