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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, 29 March 2007.

Prisoners: Remission of Sentence

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will review the policy of making a 50 per cent remission of sentence available to prisoners 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. These proposals would put an end to automatic 50 per cent remission. I refer the noble Lord to the Written Statement made on 5 December 2006 (WS 117), which outlines the proposed new framework.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2843; 690 c321-2WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Criminal Justice: Sentencing
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Northern Ireland Prisoners Sentencing Remission
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk