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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010.


Thailand: Prisoners

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will seek to amend the prisoner transfer agreement with Thailand to take into account changes in sentencing practices in the United Kingdom and Thailand since the agreement was signed.
Answer

Officials are considering whether amendments to the prisoner transfer agreement between the United Kingdom and Thailand might be appropriate. A decision on whether to seek any amendments has not yet been made by Ministers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2908; 718 c289WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Prisoners Sentencing Repatriation Thailand
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk