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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 22 March 2007.


Courts: Northern Ireland

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What proposals they have to review the sentencing policy of the courts in Northern Ireland.
Answer

Last year, following extended public consultation on a review of the existing sentencing framework, the Government announced proposals for a radical change to the structure of sentencing in Northern Ireland. I refer the noble Lord to the Written Statement made on 5 December 2006 (WS 117), which outlines these proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2629; 690 c215WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Criminal Justice: Sentencing
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
Northern Ireland Sentencing
Link
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