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Proceeding contribution from Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 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 warmly support this amendment, but for a slightly lateral reason. One theme of yesterday’s debates was about putting the needs of the child first. I regard this amendment, allowing discretion to the courts, very much to be allowing the interests of the child to be put first by the sentencer at the time of sentencing.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
698 c1071 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Criminal proceedings Children in care Administration of justice Death Age Alternatives to prison Custodial treatment Fines Probation Rehabilitation Sentencing Young offenders Reoffenders Youth rehabilitation orders
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk