EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Home Office and the Ministry of
Justice, are published separately as HL Bill 4—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Lord Henley has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the Human
Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Crime and Courts Bill [HL] are compatible with the
Convention rights.
Part 1
The National Crime Agency
The NCA and its officers
Other functions etc.
General
Part 2
Courts and Justice
Administration of justice
Community and other non-custodial sentencing
Part 3
Miscellaneous and general
Border control
Drugs and driving
General