All 1 Debates between Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist and Lord Dholakia

Mon 21st Oct 2019

Queen’s Speech

Debate between Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist and Lord Dholakia
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist Portrait Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
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I remind the noble Lord of the advisory speaking time. Perhaps he could draw his comments to a close.

Lord Dholakia Portrait Lord Dholakia
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I shall do that. It is an advisory limit, but I shall conclude now.

Short sentences are the most ineffective of all types of custodial sentences. They have the highest reconviction rates. They are not long enough for any serious attempt at rehabilitation, but they can result in offenders losing jobs, accommodation and family life.

Looking at the rehabilitation of offenders would do more to protect the public than headline-grabbing announcements designed to help win a general election rather than fight crime.