Attorney General refuses to halt BBC Diana debate

The Attorney General chose tonight not to step in to curtail a BBC discussion on whether the Diana inquest is a waste of time.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2008 - 20:29

The Attorney General chose tonight not to step in to curtail a BBC discussion on whether the Diana inquest is a waste of time.

Coroner Lord Justice Scott Baker referred the planned Newsnight debate to Baroness Scotland after lawyers in the case warned it could prejudice proceedings.

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Courts Heathrow Person: Attorney General Person: Lord Justice Person: Scott Baker Person: Mohamed al Fayed Person: Michael Mansfield Person: Jeremy Paxman Person: Diana Person: Ian Croxford Person: Fayed Person: Katharine Witty Person: Mansfield Person: Al Fayed Person: Witty Event: Diana Organisation: BBC

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