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17 November 1965
Volume 720
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Mr. John Page
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to clarify pro- viso (ii) of Section 1(2) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1957, and thereby ensure that statements of mitigation are always read out in full by the clerk to the justices.
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Miss Bacon
My right hon. and learned Friend has no evidence that courts in general are under any misapprehension about the requirements of this proviso, which seem clear.