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Offender Management Bill

My Lords, I understand why the noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, raised the issue in relation to black and minority ethnic offenders and others who may be subject to this provision. There are issues in relation to proportionality and high quality reports. I can assure him that the Ministry of Justice takes those matters very seriously indeed. I can also assure him that for so long as I remain involved in the criminal justice system, I will not cease to pay attention to them as well.