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Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 2 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.


Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

My Lords, we feel very strongly on these Benches on this issue. We feel that it is time to rebalance and bring up to date the youth justice system, so I intend to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment (No. 47) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 57; Not-Contents, 117. Clause 10 [Abolition of suspended sentences for summary offences]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
700 c1087 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Administration of justice Custodial treatment Fines Mentally disordered offenders Sentencing Young offenders Reoffenders Secure accommodation Young offender institutions
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk