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Written question asked by Lord McCluskey (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 June 1996. It was answered by Earl of Lindsay (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 June 1996.


Lindsay, Earl

Question
Whether, before 4th June 1996, the Secretary of State for Scotland sought or obtained the views of the Parole Board for Scotland on the proposal, announced on that day as the Secretary of State's "conclusion", that the Parole Board would be required to determine whether or not persons twice convicted of rape and as a consequence sentenced to life imprisonment could safely be released; and whether the Parole Board for Scotland has indicated that it is able and willing to discharge that responsibility.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
573 c55-6WA
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Life imprisonment Rape Prisoners' release Sentencing Reoffenders Parole Board for Scotland