Debates between James Cartlidge and Matt Vickers during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between James Cartlidge and Matt Vickers
Tuesday 24th May 2022

(2 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cartlidge Portrait James Cartlidge
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The hon. Lady knows that these are primarily matters of judicial responsibility. We have to ensure that whatever measures we take can work in practice in our courts, with the right balance being struck. She says we are soft on crime; I remind her that we recently received Royal Assent for an Act that will ensure that serious violent and sexual offenders will serve longer in prison so that we keep our streets safe. Labour voted against that. That tells us one simple message: when it comes to the big calls on law and order and keeping this country safe, the Labour party still cannot be trusted.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)
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9. What steps he is taking to reduce reoffending.