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Proceeding contribution from Lord Kingsland (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.


Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

My Lords, I had imagined that that matter would be dealt with by the noble Lord, Lord West of Spithead, but I did not see him in his place so I omitted to say anything about it. However, we think it wholly inappropriate for a non-legally qualified CPS employee to deal with a VOO, which is an assessment of whether or not somebody is safe to remain at large in society. It is wrong for somebody who is not legally qualified to deal with a matter which could lead to indefinite incarceration.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
700 c1313 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Children in care Bail Administration of justice Crown Prosecution Service Court of Appeal Legal profession Legal opinion Northern Ireland Magistrates' courts Prisoners on remand Training Young offenders Reoffenders Secure accommodation Secure training centres Young offender institutions
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk