My Lords, we have more and more life sentences and less and less judicial discretion. The point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, that deterrence is not a factor in this really should not be glossed over; it is very important.
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Hamwee
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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