CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND IMMIGRATION

Early day motion 1907, tabled 12 July 2007 by Neil Gerrard (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House expresses its concern over some of the proposals of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill introduced on 26th June 2007; notes that NAPO estimates that breaches of the proposed Violent Offender Order could alone add 3,000 to the prison population per year; believes that there is a danger that this bill will lead to further prison overcrowding potentially increasing the prison population by 4,000 a year without fully tackling the problems faced by the criminal justice system; and therefore urges the Government to consult staff within the service in order to address these concerns regarding the Bill.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.