Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what discussions he has had with the judiciary on sentencing guidelines, with particular reference to convicted offenders in wheelchairs.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what discussions she has had with the judiciary on sentencing guidelines, with particular reference to convicted offenders in wheelchairs. [156250] Jane Kennedy: None. Sentencing is a matter for the courts. Parliament lays dow the parameters within which sentencers must work but it is then for the courts to decide on sentences in the individual circumstances of each case. Sentencing guidelines are laid down by the Court of Appeal, with the assistance of advice from the Sentencing Advisory Panel. Additionally, the Magistrates' Association publishes guidance to assist magistrates with sentencing.

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