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Recommendation 14
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Paragraph: 31
To facilitate effective scrutiny of new criminal offences in statutory instruments, it would be helpful...
Recommendation
To facilitate effective scrutiny of new criminal offences in statutory instruments, it would be helpful if the Government would ensure that the accompanying explanatory memorandum should contain a specific section detailing any new offences, the reasons behind their creation, and the justification for the penalty applied. The memorandum should also contain a short statement setting out why the offence is considered both proportionate and necessary.
Paragraph Reference:
31
Government Response
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