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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

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to enable magistrates to imprison offenders for up to 12 months.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1788
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Magistrates Sentencing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk