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Proceeding contribution from Ian Lucas (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 July 2007. It occurred during Opposition day on Penal System.


Penal System

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman does not understand what release on licence means. It is a long-established concept, whereby for the duration of the sentence imposed by the court, the prisoner is subject to recall to prison if he commits a further offence. The concept is clear, and I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman does not appear to understand it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
463 c724 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Prisons Prisoners' release Overcrowding Prisoner escapes National Offender Management Service Reform
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk