Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers

If there is not to be a sensible probation period, is any employer going to have the courage to take on an ex-offender?

My Lords, how does the reoffending rate of those released early compare with that of those released after full term?

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My Lords, this rather sombre debate has been enhanced by the delightful and endearing maiden speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Nichols of Selby. I am...

My Lords, I used to chair the Sentencing Guidelines Council, which was the predecessor to the present Sentencing Council. As the House has heard, a pr...

My Lords, in my relative youth I used to chair the Sentencing Guidelines Council, the predecessor of the Sentencing Council. From the Library this mor...

My Lords, would the Minister comment on the role of professional salvors in a situation such as this?

I simply want to endorse, but not repeat, the propositions of law advanced by the noble Lord, Lord Pannick.

My Lords, in order to qualify for a respect order, will behaviour have to be criminal? If not, what criteria will it have to satisfy?

My Lords, the crisis in prison capacity results from the fact that the prison population of England and Wales has more than doubled over the last 30 y...