I take it that the hon. Gentleman objects to the mandatory revision of sentences, release at given points, mandatory reductions in sentences for pleading guilty and so on. I congratulate him on being several months behind me in saying so publicly, and we are this week issuing a consultation on sentencing—[Interruption.] I will proceed, if the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Grieve) can calm down a little.
Under the new treaty, provided all the other extradition safeguards are observed, law enforcement agencies will be able to extend the charge sheet against the suspect even if the subsequent charges were not on the original extradition warrant. Obviously, that will be helpful in ensuring that justice is fully served. I fail to see how the House could disagree with any of these measures as they are entirely sensible. They have the sole purpose of serving justice, and ensuring justice for victims.
I mentioned the amendments that we have tabled and why they have been tabled in that form. I am well aware that we have a limited time—
Police and Justice Bill
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Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 November 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Police and Justice Bill.
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