Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Dec 2015
Legal Aid
"My Lords, I warmly congratulate my noble friend Lord Howarth on having secured this debate. I particularly liked the measured and thoughtful effectiveness of his speech, which is so characteristic of his contribution in this House. I also want to put on record how glad I am that my noble …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Dec 2015
British Bill of Rights
"Does the Minister recognise that while he keeps referring to our good record in this respect, Russia has a very bad record and is introducing legislation to try to give effect to its dissent? Does he not understand that it would have an historic significance if we were to withdraw …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 02 Nov 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"My Lords, I have listened to this debate with fascination. It is, of course, crucial. It raises huge issues and takes us right back to the origins of the move towards having a referendum at all. In the end, what we need in this country is leadership and people who …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Oct 2015
Prisons: Young People
"My Lords, first, I warmly thank the noble Lord, Lord Harris, for this challenging report. I found it extremely timely and urgent, and he was right. The way he spoke this afternoon reinforced that.
There are of course all the individual relationships and how they are handled, to which speakers …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Oct 2015
Prisons: Young People
"I am very grateful for the Minister’s response on that point—and of course a lot of positive work is done and results are achieved. However, would he pick up the point that one must not drive out the imperative of recognising that some of these youngsters are just not prepared …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 21st July 2015
Asked by:
Lord Judd (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements they are making to evaluate and respond to each of the recommendations in the report of the Harris Review <i>Changing Prisons, Saving Lives</i>; when they plan to publish any response; and in the light of that review, what immediate action they are taking.
Answered by Lord Faulks
Our prisons must punish those who break the law, but they should also be places of rehabilitation that can help rescue offenders from a life of crime.
The death of a young person whilst in prison custody, at a time when they can be at their most vulnerable, is a real tragedy. It is right that we look closely at any measures that could reduce such deaths.
The government will consider Lord Harris’ recommendations very carefully and respond to the report in the autumn.
Written Question
Monday 20th July 2015
Asked by:
Lord Judd (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements they are making to evaluate and respond to the findings and recommendations in the report of the Young Review <i>Improving outcomes for young black and/or Muslim men in the Criminal Justice System</i>; when they plan to publish any responses; and in the light of that review, what immediate action they are taking.
Answered by Lord Faulks
The Young Review was commissioned independently of government but has been used to inform equality-related priorities in the Department. At its publication in December 2014, the report was welcomed by the Department and its principle recommendation – the establishment of an Advisory Group of experts to work with NOMS and the Ministry of Justice – was accepted. The Ministry of Justice and NOMS participate actively in the Young Review Advisory Group which is taking forward the further recommended developments.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Feb 2015
Probation
"My Lords, the noble Lord has emphasised that robust measures will be in place to ensure the safety of the public. However, does he not agree that the ultimate objective of the probation service is to enable people to become rehabilitated, good citizens? Will robust measures be put in place …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 18 Jul 2014
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]
"My Lords, no one who has sat through this debate could possibly imagine that there is not an immense amount of work to be done in Committee. The complexity of the issue has become increasingly clear. The sincere and convincing convictions of people on both sides of the argument have …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 Nov 2013
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill
"My Lords, I strongly support the amendment. I remember, on a visit to Holloway, being tackled very forcefully by a prison officer, who said how outraged she was, fulfilling her duties, sometimes quite late at night, of receiving and processing people who were being taken in to that prison after …..."Lord Judd - View Speech
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