MR COLLINSON

Early day motion 1350, tabled 20 May 2002 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House notes the decision to quash the custodial sentence given to Mr John Collinson from Chorley in Lancashire for taking lost golf balls; appreciates the fact that common sense has prevailed but recognises that such a sentence should not have been issued for taking lost property; and calls for a review of the judicial system so that people who commit serious crimes receive custodial sentences and the public's faith in the criminal justice system is restored.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.