Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 18:

In page 24, line 39, to delete "or any part".

We are somewhat concerned that the power to give a jury only part of the evidence is dangerous. We are of the view that there is a danger of tipping the scales of justice by selective choice of evidence. My expert parliamentary back-up team and I — he holds a BL, I do not — spent nights perusing this section. I ask the Minister to consider the point we make, namely, that selective transcription represents a difficulty and may present a slanted and one-sided view in respect of what might be the bigger picture. The decision-making process may be distorted as a result.