Written question asked by Alan Duncan (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 1994. It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Monday, 21 February 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

Statement on what changes are proposed to the requirement in the Criminal Justice Act 1991 relating to pre-sentence reports. - Inc fact have decided to bring forward an amendment to Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill which will give courts a discretion to dispense with requirement to obtain a report where they are satisfied that they can properly sentence without one.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

238 c12-3W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Administration of justice Law Prosecutions Sentencing Reform Pre-sentence reports

Legislation

Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill 1993/94

Criminal Justice Act 1991