Serious Crime Bill. House of Lords Library Note 2007/001
Serious Crime Bill (HL Bill 27, 2006-07). LLN 2007/001 (73 KB , PDF)
Serious Crime Bill (HL Bill 27, 2006-07). LLN 2007/001 (73 KB , PDF)
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