Debate on Transparency and consistency of sentencing
3 February 2012 (updated on 3 February 2012)
Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Kenneth Clarke moved a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday 2 February on the work of the Sentencing Council and the transparency and consistency of sentencing
Shadow Justice Minister, Andy Slaughter, responded to the debate on behalf of the Opposition. Watch and read the debate and the views expressed by MPs on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard.
- Parliament TV: Debate on Transparency and consistency of sentencing
- Commons Hansard: Debate on Transparency and consistency of sentencing
- Topics: Crime, civil law, justice and rights
- Parliamentary news: Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Justice Select Committee Reports
The Justice Committee has published a number of reports relevant to the debate including:
- Seventh Report from the Justice Committee, Session 2010-12, Draft Sentencing Guidelines: Drugs and Burglary
- First Report from the Justice Committee, Session 2010-12, Revised Sentencing Guideline: Assault
- The Annual Report of the Sentencing Council - oral evidence - 13 December 2011
Debates
Debates are an opportunity for MPs to discuss government policy, proposed new laws and current issues. It allows MPs to voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.