Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 1998.

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Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question

Whether they have studied the report by the Penal Affairs Consortium entitled An Unsuitable Place for Treatment; and to what extent they endorse its conclusions and recommendations, particularly that "there is a powerful case for ensuring the effective psychiatric assessment services are in place in every police and court area".

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

586 c41-2WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Cooperation Custodial treatment Medical treatments Mentally disordered offenders Sentencing