Overview

This bill, the Public Bodies Bill, primarily focuses on amending the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The House of Lords disagreed with some amendments made by the House of Commons, leading to the present version which repeals certain provisions related to appeals to the Chief Coroner. It also excludes the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales from the scope of the main bill.

Description

The core changes introduced by this bill are centered around the appeals process within the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. Specifically:

• Removal of Appeals to the Chief Coroner: The bill repeals section 40 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, eliminating the right to appeal decisions to the Chief Coroner. This includes related provisions scattered throughout sections 36, 42, and 45, and Schedule 10 of the Act.
• Youth Justice Board Exclusion: An amendment removes the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales from the bill's purview, meaning it will not be subject to any of its provisions.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The changes primarily relate to procedural aspects of the appeals process, and do not involve direct alterations to funding or resource allocation.

Groups Affected

The main groups affected include:

• Individuals involved in coroner's inquests: The repeal of the appeals process will impact individuals who previously had the right to appeal a coroner's decision to the Chief Coroner. Their options for legal recourse will be reduced.
• The Chief Coroner and their office: The workload and responsibilities of the Chief Coroner's office will likely be reduced due to the elimination of appeals.
• The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales: This body is explicitly excluded from the bill's scope, avoiding any impact on its operations.

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