It is awfully important in these kinds of cases that we are very clear and precise in our language. There is a difference between minimum and mandatory. I think what the Minister is actually saying is that this is a mandatory sentence unless there is an exception.
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Kingsmill
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 10 November 2021.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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