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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004.


Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question
Whether criminal courts have discretion when imposing custodial sentences on offenders responsible for the care of children to delay the start of the sentence to allow time for the best possible interim care arrangements to be made for those children; and, if not, whether they will introduce legislation to create such discretion. [HL 4925].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4925; 666 c188WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Children Courts Dependants Custodial treatment Parents Prisoners Prison sentences