UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0327
Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008
[As Introduced]
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This Act allows courts to keep a witness's identity secret during criminal trials if there is a real risk that revealing who they are could cause them serious harm. The judge must decide if anonymity is necessary, and the defendant's right to a fair trial must still be protected.
Presented by Mr Jack Straw
supported by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
supported by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading4 Jul 2008
- 2nd reading8 Jul 2008
- Committee stage8 Jul 2008
- Report stage8 Jul 2008
- 3rd reading8 Jul 2008
Lords
- 1st reading8 Jul 2008
- 2nd reading10 Jul 2008
- Committee stage15 Jul 2008
- Report stage15 Jul 2008
- 3rd reading15 Jul 2008
Royal Assent21 Jul 2008