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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Linklater of Butterstone (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 February 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.

Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

I thank the noble Lord for that explanation. Where we differ is really in a matter of emphasis. Clearly we have absolutely no quarrel if any matters that are serious should warrant an appearance in the Crown Court. It is a matter of dealing with breaches where the matter is not so serious, retaining it within the ambit of the youth or magistrates’ court—where it could be more appropriately dealt with—as well as relieving the Crown Court of what is otherwise a matter which should not necessarily detain it. I shall read carefully the Minister’s reasons and, for the moment, beg leave to withdraw my amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 1, as amended, agreed to. Clause 2 agreed to. Schedule 2 [Breach, revocation or amendment of youth rehabilitation orders]:

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
698 c1040 
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 Prisons Misuse Probation Rehabilitation Sentencing Standards Young offenders Commissioner for Offender Management and Prisons Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Youth rehabilitation orders
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
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