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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 October 2026

Debate

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Contribution

16: Schedule 1, page 41, line 10, after “evidence)” insert “— (a) in paragraph 6, at the end insert “or a direction under paragraph 2A of that Schedule”;Member's explanatory statement This amendment would enable a senior coroner conducting an investigation under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to issue a fine of up to £1000 for a failure to comply with obligations under the duty of candour and assistance.

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