Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill
That is not in doubt; the question is how that would be best expressed in statute and operations. We considered that the provisions in the Bill would have assured that independence. However, we have received some comments suggesting that that is not the case. That is why we will reconsider. If the public, prisoners, their relatives and prison officers are to have confidence in the ombudsman, they must have confidence in that person’s independence.
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- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 698 c959
- Session
- 2007-08
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Children Criminal proceedings Alcoholic drinks Administration of justice Crimes of violence Alternatives to prison Custodial treatment Advocacy Age of criminal responsibility Inspections Drugs Rehabilitation Prisons Misuse Probation Standards Sentencing Young offenders Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Youth rehabilitation orders
- Legislation
- Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
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