Written question asked by Baroness Seccombe (Conservative) on Monday, 9 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2017. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Magistrates: Sentencing
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to enable magistrates to imprison offenders for up to 12 months.
- Answer
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The Government has no immediate plans to increase the custodial sentencing powers of magistrates but will continue to monitor the position to ensure we provide magistrates with appropriate and proportionate powers to deal with the cases that come before them.
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- HL1788
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Magistrates Sentencing
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