Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 25 January 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if offenders sentenced to three years imprisonment under the provisions of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 relating to minimum sentences for persistent burglars will be eligible for release on home detention curfew. - Includes ref to section 4 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if offenders sentenced to three years imprisonment under the provisions of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 relating to minimum sentences for persistent burglars will be eligible for release on home detention curfew. [67142] Mr. Boateng: Those sentenced under the provisions of section 4 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 are not automatically excluded from being considered for the Home Detention Curfew scheme. However, Home Detention Curfew is not an entitlement, and only those prisoners who pass a risk assessment will be allowed on the scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 67142; 324 c77W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Curfews Alternatives to prison Burglary Electronic tagging Prisoners' release