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Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 9 February 2012. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

That is not quite the point that I am making. It may be that only 20 people would be sentenced to life imprisonment, but would they be sentenced to life imprisonment under this clause, when for the actual offence that they had committed, they could not receive a life sentence? In other words, many serious offences carry life sentences; some do not. I would be grateful for an analysis as to how many would not have a life sentence were it not for this clause.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c451 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Criminal proceedings Criminal records Care homes Appeals Curfews Bail Administration of justice Armed forces Crimes of violence Conduct Deductions Employment Licensing Extradition Electronic tagging Homicide Domestic abuse Protection Parole Prisoners' transfers Prisoners Life imprisonment Prisoners' release Social security benefits Rehabilitation Sentencing Training Young people Young offenders Remand in custody Secure accommodation Youth Justice Board Sentencing Council for England and Wales Youth custody
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk