Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Whether they will give reasons why, after three adjournments of the case of Mr Lumituri Shala on 30 October , an "all options" pre-sentence report was not available when he appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified at East Berkshire Magistrates' Court sitting in Bracknell; what implications arise from this case: and what actions will result. [HL 159]. - Includes fact that will write.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 159; 655 c129WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Administrative delays Disqualification Magistrates' courts Probation Sentencing Road traffic offences Berkshire Pre-sentence reports Shala, Lumituri