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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2008.


Prisoners: Northern Ireland

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What different levels of sentence and associated arrangements are currently available to prisoners in Northern Ireland.
Answer

A full range of prison sentences are available to Northern Ireland courts. They include: life sentence and detention at the Secretary of State's pleasure; the indeterminate and extended custodial sentences; the standard custodial sentence; the custody probation order; and the sex offender licence disposal. For young offenders aged 16 but under 21 detention in a young offenders centre replaces imprisonment and the juvenile justice centre order is available for those aged 10 and under 18 years of age.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4937; 703 c382-3WA
Session
2007-08
Notes
Answer received between Tuesday 2 September and Monday 8 September 2008
Subjects
Northern Ireland Prison sentences
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk