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European Convention on Human Rights: UK Membership
Tuesday 26th April 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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The Government led the world on human rights before the Human Rights Act and will do so afterwards.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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T5. Too many prisoners enter and leave prison without qualifications. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is vital that prisoners get recognised qualifications in prison, so that they can have a second chance and a second career when they leave jail?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is important that there should be progression. Many prisoners secure level 1 or 2 qualifications, but we want to ensure that they can go on to pursue either apprenticeships or, in some cases, even degrees.

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