Proposer
Michael McMahon
Draft Proposal
Proposal for a Bill to replace the current system of three verdicts in criminal trials with two, and to increase the majority required for conviction.
Lodged 28 June 2012
Accompanied by: Consultation document 389KB pdf
Closing date for consultation 5 October 2012 has been extended to 31 October 2012. Consultation closed 31 October 2012.
Final Proposal
Proposal for a Bill to replace the current system of three verdicts in criminal trials with two, and to increase the majority required for conviction.
Right to introduce Member's Bill secured?
Yes
Member's Bill introduced to give effect to proposal?
Yes