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Briefing for House of Commons second reading debate on the Joint Enterprise (Significant Contribution) Private Members’ Bill

2 February 2024

“The Howard League has long campaigned against injustices associated with joint enterprise prosecutions.

“As such, we support this Bill, which seeks to narrow the scope of secondary liability and put an end to the conviction of people who have made no significant contribution to an offence.”

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