Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Wendy Morton Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd November 2015

(8 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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The hon. Lady makes an important point, but it is vital that we look at sentencing in the round to make sure that we make balanced judgments. One of the problems we have sometimes had in the past is that new offences have been created and new sentencing frameworks have been laid down that have led to confusion rather than clarity, and we want to ensure we have swift and certain justice.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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T2. What safeguards and guidelines are in place for the probation service regarding the category of residents at approved premises or bail hostels that are located within residential areas and within one mile of a school?