Address concerns about the Bill’s narrow definition of “close family member” and case exclusions.
The Government must address concerns about the Bill’s narrow definition of “close family member,” which may exclude relatives who often play a key role in pursuing information decades after incidents occurred. Ministers must also consider the merits of ensuring that a person’s severe physical or mental harm does not preclude …
Government response. The government defended its current definition of 'close family member' but committed to continue engaging and considering alternative views. It also defended the definition of 'serious physical or mental harm', citing other Bill provisions for referral where the harm definition …
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