SENTENCING
Early day motion 1294, tabled 1 April 2008 by Lord Garnier (Conservative). Signed by 31 members.
That this House is deeply concerned that lack of capacity in both the prison and probation services is undermining the ability of judges and magistrates to sentence appropriately; and urges the Government to ensure that sufficient resources are available to implement a system to ensure courts can sentence appropriately.
Signatures by party: Conservative 16, Labour 6, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.