Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Kelly and John Bercow

Wednesday 8th December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. There is far too much noise in this Chamber; the public absolutely detest and despise it. The House must come to order.

[Chris Kelly (Dudley South) (Con)]

The Prime Minister may be aware that a young constituent of mine, Connor Rankine-Christ, was stabbed in an unprovoked attack at the weekend and has been battling to overcome life-threatening injuries this week. The suspect was released on bail just 24 hours after the attack, which has understandably upset and worried the victim’s family. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the courts should still be able to remand individuals in custody in the most serious cases where there is a risk that the defendant will cause injury by reoffending?