Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 26108
Aiding and Abetting
Tabled: 23 January 2025
Answered: 31 January 2025
Question
Mr Calvin Bailey
Labour — Leyton and Wanstead
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reviewing the effectiveness of legislation relating to joint enterprise.
Answer
Sarah SackmanJoint enterprise is a complex area of law. It is not set out in statute but has instead evolved through case law.The Government is aware of concerns about the impact of the joint enterprise doctrine on defendants and their families. We have heard argument...
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