Sentencing Bill
Debate between Lord Bach and Lord Weir of Ballyholme
Committee stage
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025
(2 weeks, 1 day ago)
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Lord Weir of Ballyholme (DUP)
It is Committee, so I am entitled to speak in relation to that point.
The case that comes to my mind would highlight the absurdity of the position of simply having an immediate deportation: namely, the Russian agents involved in the Salisbury attempted murder. Had they been captured and convicted, they could have been immediately sent back to Russia on that basis, possibly to a hero’s welcome, rather than any level of punishment. It shows the absurdity, and I agree entirely with the remarks made by the noble and learned Lord.