Lords debates overcrowding in prisons
8 September 2017
Members of the Lords, including a trustee of the Prison Reform Trust, a former chairman of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, and a former chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, debated the level of overcrowding in prisons, in the House of Lords on Thursday 7 September.
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This was a general debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood (Crossbench), former Justice of the Supreme Court.
Members taking part included:
- Lord Bradley (Labour), trustee of the Prison Reform Trust
- Lord Colgrain (Conservative), former independent non-executive of Cripps LLP law firm
- Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat), former chairman of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
- Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench), former chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales
Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative), government spokesperson, responded on behalf of the government.
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