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Proceeding contribution from Lord Waddington (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 16 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Violent Crime Reduction Bill.


Violent Crime Reduction Bill

My Lords, I have no objection to this amendment, but the public must be getting increasingly confused. What are the real chances of courts passing these maximum sentences when the Lord Chief Justice is doing his level best to persuade the courts to pass shorter sentences?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
685 c601 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Crime Alcoholic drinks Crimes of violence Licensing Firearms Drunkenness Local government Olympic Games Public places Offensive weapons Sentencing Sales Schools Security Sports Right of search Drinking banning orders Alcohol disorder zones
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk