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Proceeding contribution from Lord Brett (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 1 July 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Policing and Crime Bill.


Policing and Crime Bill

It is reported to the court and, as I understand it, the original fine can then be instigated instead of the order that has been breached—or, indeed, the person can be summoned to court. I will look into the detail of the point. However, I am concerned about the information being relayed by the English Collective of Prostitutes because while it appears to be rounded, I think that it may be incorrect on several points. I am happy to write to noble Lords to set out the position. Failure to comply would lead to a summons. A failure to comply with the summons would mean that the court could issue a warrant for the person to appear. They can be sentenced, but not be given a custodial sentence. The order is that, first, they breach the order; secondly, they have to comply and come to court; thirdly, they ignore it and a warrant is issued for them to come back to court, but in any event they cannot be given a custodial sentence. Clause 16 agreed.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c320 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Crime prevention Crime Age Advisory services Human trafficking Foreign nationals Offenders Northern Ireland Police Prostitution Rehabilitation Voluntary organisations Young people Sexual offences
Legislation
Policing and Crime Bill 2008-09
Link
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