To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the review by David Lammy MP of racial bias and BAME representation in the criminal justice system...." Lord Patel of Bradford - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. I want to give the House some early figures that we already know. The total number of young people held in secure institutions has halved since 2005, which is good. However, over the past 10 years, the number of young black …..." Lord Patel of Bradford - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to address reports of increasing levels of violence in prisons...." Lord Patel of Bradford - View Speech
"The Minister is well aware of the many issues that have contributed to the recent rise in the level of violence in the prison system, including huge disinvestment during the past five years, major staff shortages, overcrowding and lack of access to good mental health care. I shall focus my …..." Lord Patel of Bradford - View Speech
"My Lords, the Government have, I believe, acknowledged that one of the major contributing factors to the increase of violence in prisons is the use of psychoactive substances, especially Spice, and have taken steps to ensure that possession and supply is restricted in prisons. Does the Minister agree that it …..." Lord Patel of Bradford - View Speech