Written question asked by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will make a supervised release order mandatory for all sexual offences which result in custody, irrespective of whether the case is heard on indictment. - (Holding answer 10 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. McFall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a supervised release order mandatory for all those who commit sexual offences which result in custody, irrespective of whether the case is heard on indictment. [19075] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 10 March 1997]: Amendments to clause 3 of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Bill were tabled at Lords Committee stage. These raised a similar point to the hon. Member's question. No further Government amendments are proposed.

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