Overview

This bill, the Public Bodies Bill, primarily focuses on amending the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The Lords and Commons disagree on the inclusion of certain public bodies and amendments are proposed to repeal sections of the 2009 Act related to appeals to the Chief Coroner.

Description

The core dispute lies in the inclusion or exclusion of specific public bodies. The Commons sought to include the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, a decision the Lords rejected. The main point of contention, however, surrounds the Chief Coroner. The Lords disagree with the Commons' amendment to modify the appeal process for the Chief Coroner. The proposed amendments in lieu would repeal Section 40 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, removing the appeals process to the Chief Coroner. This involves removing related provisions from several sections (36(4)(b), 42(2)(b), parts of 42(2)(c), 45(1)(b) & (c) and (2)(j), and paragraph 4 of Schedule 10) and amending the bill's title to reflect the changes.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not directly stated. The repeal of sections of the 2009 Act may lead to some savings in administrative costs related to appeals, but no concrete figures are provided.

Groups Affected

The bill will affect:

• The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales: The Lords' rejection of the Commons' amendment means they will not be subject to the provisions of the main Bill.
• The Chief Coroner, Deputy Chief Coroners, Medical Advisers to the Chief Coroner and Deputy Medical Advisers to the Chief Coroner: Their roles relating to appeals under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 will change.
• Individuals wishing to appeal decisions: The removal of the appeal process to the Chief Coroner will directly impact those previously able to utilize this mechanism.

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