The Government's proposed Criminal Justice and Courts Bill is back in
the Commons this coming week, and I hope that you'll oppose the
Government's version and restore the Lords' modifications.  Our system
of justice is meant to be accessible and fair to all.  The Government's
version of this bill would hamstring charities and non-governmental
organisations, not to mention individual defendants, by imposing the
threat of significant costs associated with the filing of amicus
briefs.  Such a scenario would be likely to deter people and groups
without significant means from going to court, allowing the Government
to behave with impunity.  That is not what our court system is designed
for.