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The Joint Enterprise (Significant Contribution) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill

02 February 2024

Lead MP

Kim Johnson

Debate Type

Bill Debate

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Business & Trade
Other Contributors: 20

At a Glance

Kim Johnson raised concerns about the joint enterprise (significant contribution) bill - second reading of the entire bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Kim Johnson moved that the Joint Enterprise (Significant Contribution) Bill be read a Second time. She emphasised that the bill seeks to correct an injustice in which individuals are sentenced for joint enterprise convictions despite no significant contribution to the crime, often leading to life sentences and wrongful imprisonment. The lead MP highlighted several cases where young people, including those with disabilities or lack of evidence linking them to the incident, have been wrongfully convicted under joint enterprise laws. She argued that the bill would provide a more just framework for prosecution by requiring proof of significant contribution to the crime and reducing reliance on assumptions of guilt based on racial stereotypes.
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