Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jul 2013 Legal Aid
"My Lords, I apologise at the outset for my late arrival, but I will not go further into that.
When I was a young solicitor, many moons ago, legal aid was viable from the point of view of both lawyers and clients. It represented an important part of our social …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights...." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"My Lords, as the only male to have the temerity to be on the list today, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper...." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"Did not the Home Secretary argue recently that the next Tory election manifesto should include a pledge to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights, thus reflecting the views of many Conservative MPs? Was that not described by the former Justice Secretary as “laughable and childlike”? Does not this …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"I speak as a mere solicitor, but I very much support everything that the former members of the Supreme Court and other members of the judiciary have said. It is absolutely essential that we should retain flexibility. I am usually on the same side as the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister spoke about the vulnerable, the innocent and poor people. Undoubtedly the issues that such people face will be complex and they will need help. Will the noble Lord undertake that, in suitable cases, legal aid will be available to them?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"If the Minister were prepared to give an assurance that consultation will be wide and effectively encompass all the organisations that are listed, would that be satisfactory?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech