To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offenders handed down unpaid work as part of a community service sentences did not complete their sentence because they did not present themselves for unpaid work, in the latest period for which data is available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offenders handed down unpaid work as part of a community service sentences did not complete their sentence because they did not present themselves for unpaid work, in the latest period for which data is available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many female veterans are subject to (a) community based court orders and (b) probation supervision.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many female veterans are subject to (a) community based court orders and (b) probation supervision.

My Lords, we are fully aware of the point that the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, made in closing. One of the special factors about women in the criminal justice system and in prison is that the impact of their incarceration is an impact not only on themselves but also on...

My Lords, we are fully aware of the point that the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, made in closing. One of the special factors about women in the criminal justice system and in prison is that the impact of their incarceration is an impact not only on themselves but also on...

My Lords, I was concerned that timing might be against us getting to this point this evening, because I have an unavoidable engagement to which I must go. Having looked at what was said on the amendments in this group, both at the recommitment and in Committee, I do not...

My Lords, I was concerned that timing might be against us getting to this point this evening, because I have an unavoidable engagement to which I must go. Having looked at what was said on the amendments in this group, both at the recommitment and in Committee, I do not...

My Lords, we have an amendment in this group. It is interesting that the Government’s response to the consultation on effective community sentences states:

“We will legislate to place a duty on courts to include in the community order a requirement that fulfils the purpose of punishment for the offender. The...

My Lords, we have an amendment in this group. It is interesting that the Government’s response to the consultation on effective community sentences states:

“We will legislate to place a duty on courts to include in the community order a requirement that fulfils the purpose of punishment for the offender. The...

My Lords, it may assist the Committee if I say a few words about the shape of this afternoon’s debate. A large number of amendments are down. The noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, has given notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 23 stand part of the Bill....

My Lords, it may assist the Committee if I say a few words about the shape of this afternoon’s debate. A large number of amendments are down. The noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, has given notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 23 stand part of the Bill....

Today, as the Minister has said, is in fact a Second Reading debate on the Government’s latest additions to the Crime and Courts Bill. The new schedule and clause, entitled “Dealing non-custodially with offenders”, cover a number of proposals and changes—namely, a punitive element to every community order, restorative justice,...

Today, as the Minister has said, is in fact a Second Reading debate on the Government’s latest additions to the Crime and Courts Bill. The new schedule and clause, entitled “Dealing non-custodially with offenders”, cover a number of proposals and changes—namely, a punitive element to every community order, restorative justice,...

I have given notice of my intention to oppose the Question that Clause 23 stand part of the Bill. However, as the Minister has explained, Clause 23 will now be removed. I shall also speak to Amendment 155EZB.

When I read the speech made by the Prime Minister on 22 October,...

I have given notice of my intention to oppose the Question that Clause 23 stand part of the Bill. However, as the Minister has explained, Clause 23 will now be removed. I shall also speak to Amendment 155EZB.

When I read the speech made by the Prime Minister on 22 October,...

My Lords, a rehabilitation revolution will be welcome. Where I have criticisms, they are intended to be constructive this afternoon and in the further consideration of these clauses, because I want to see that revolution work. My first concern, as other noble Lords have indicated, is that the rhetoric around...

My Lords, a rehabilitation revolution will be welcome. Where I have criticisms, they are intended to be constructive this afternoon and in the further consideration of these clauses, because I want to see that revolution work. My first concern, as other noble Lords have indicated, is that the rhetoric around...

My Lords, I hope that I can start by referring to the amendments to Part 2 before us in the most enthusiastic terms of which I am capable. I congratulate the Minister because I know that he played a significant role in ensuring that these amendments include the valuable provisions...

My Lords, I hope that I can start by referring to the amendments to Part 2 before us in the most enthusiastic terms of which I am capable. I congratulate the Minister because I know that he played a significant role in ensuring that these amendments include the valuable provisions...

My Lords, it is clear from the Government’s response to the community sentencing consultation held last summer that there is substantial consensus among the consultees, and the Minister was right to point that out in his opening comments. The Government have accepted most of the advice given and the current...

My Lords, it is clear from the Government’s response to the community sentencing consultation held last summer that there is substantial consensus among the consultees, and the Minister was right to point that out in his opening comments. The Government have accepted most of the advice given and the current...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to improve public understanding of (a) sentencing policy and practice and (b) community service. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to improve public understanding of (a) sentencing policy and practice and (b) community service. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hours per week the average offender sentenced to a community punishment order spends engaged in purposeful activity, broken down by probation area. - Not currently collected.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hours per week the average offender sentenced to a community punishment order spends engaged in purposeful activity, broken down by probation area. - Not currently collected.

Courts Bill (HL). Programme motion (No 2) on consideration of Lords message and consequent stages. Agreed to on division (303 to 123). Consideration of Lords amendments to a Commons amendment and a Lords consequential amendment. Lords amendments agreed to on question.

Courts Bill (HL). Programme motion (No 2) on consideration of Lords message and consequent stages. Agreed to on division (303 to 123). Consideration of Lords amendments to a Commons amendment and a Lords consequential amendment. Lords amendments agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many criminal convictions (a) carried a prison sentence and (b) carried a community-based sentence, in each year from 1990 to 2002; and if he will make a statement. - Includes table.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many criminal convictions (a) carried a prison sentence and (b) carried a community-based sentence, in each year from 1990 to 2002; and if he will make a statement. - Includes table.

Letter dated 28.10.2003 from Baroness Scotland of Asthal to Baroness Anelay of St Johns further to points raised in Committee on part 11 of the Criminal Justice Bill. Incl. extract from 21st report of the Select Committee on delegated powers and regulatory reform. HO. 2003.

Letter dated 28.10.2003 from Baroness Scotland of Asthal to Baroness Anelay of St Johns further to points raised in Committee on part 11 of the Criminal Justice Bill. Incl. extract from 21st report of the Select Committee on delegated powers and regulatory reform. HO. 2003.

Anti-social Behaviour Bill. Lords report stage second day. Concluded. (HL Bill 116 2002/03).

Anti-social Behaviour Bill. Lords report stage second day. Concluded. (HL Bill 116 2002/03).

Criminal Justice Bill. Lords Committee stage ninth day. Clause 148 negatived. Clauses 149-214 agreed to, clauses 152, 153, 155, 179, 192 and 212 as amended. Schedules 7-11 agreed to, schedules 7, 8, 9, 10 as amended. New clauses and schedules considered.

Criminal Justice Bill. Lords Committee stage ninth day. Clause 148 negatived. Clauses 149-214 agreed to, clauses 152, 153, 155, 179, 192 and 212 as amended. Schedules 7-11 agreed to, schedules 7, 8, 9, 10 as amended. New clauses and schedules considered.

Whether, in the light of the pressure on the prison system, they will introduce tougher community sentences as possible alternatives to custodial sentences. [HL 4531].

Whether, in the light of the pressure on the prison system, they will introduce tougher community sentences as possible alternatives to custodial sentences. [HL 4531].

Criminal Justice Bill. Lords Committee stage eighth day. Clauses 135-147 agreed to. New clauses considered.

Criminal Justice Bill. Lords Committee stage eighth day. Clauses 135-147 agreed to. New clauses considered.