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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Earl of Longford (Labour). It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000.


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question
Whether they have any plans to remove decisions about the release of all mandatory life prisoners from the Home Secretary and transfer them to an independent body.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
618 c947 
Session
1999-00
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Home Office Ministerial powers Parole Prisoners Life imprisonment Prisoners' release Sentencing