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Proceeding contribution from John McDonnell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

The point made by most people in the consultation, including the police, is that if elements of section 7 need tidying up, there should be a proper discussion about that. However, to criminalise a entire group in society is to over-react to a problem that is relatively minor, although I do not wish to underestimate the problem that appears to be caused to some home or property owners.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c876 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Crimes of violence Fees and charges Legal aid scheme Insurance companies Fines Injuries Personal injury Motor vehicles Prisoners Magistrates' courts Prison sentences Sentencing Sexual offences Regulation Squatting
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk