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Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 in the House of Lords, by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour).


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 by Earl of Longford (Labour).

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