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Proceeding contribution from Lord Mayhew of Twysden (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 10 March 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

Perhaps the Minister would take us through this line of thinking. In the context of what we were told repeatedly by the noble Lord, Lord West of Spithead, at our last Sitting, the Government wish to rely on the good sense and discretion of magistrates’ courts. The argument that has just been put forward by the Minister is that we should not reduce the minimum from two years to three months because that would give rise to a greater number of ASBOs. Surely that could come about only if it was in line with the good sense and discretion of magistrates to meet a perceived need.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c1331 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Criminal proceedings Criminal investigation Administration of justice Armed forces Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour Hospitals Inspections Immigration Drugs Human trafficking Misconduct NHS Police Pay Prisons Public sector Misuse Police authorities Standards Young people Strikes Anti-social behaviour orders Armed Forces' Pay Review Body Prison Service Pay Review Body
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk