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Debate between Kevin Foster and Dominic Raab
Tuesday 26th April 2016

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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The Government led the world on human rights before the Human Rights Act and will do so afterwards.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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T5. Too many prisoners enter and leave prison without qualifications. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is vital that prisoners get recognised qualifications in prison, so that they can have a second chance and a second career when they leave jail?

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Debate between Kevin Foster and Dominic Raab
Tuesday 8th September 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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We are very mindful of the issues relating to a Bill of Rights in Northern Ireland. We will be consulting widely, including with Northern Ireland politicians, and will be very sensitive to ensure that we do nothing that would have a disruptive effect in the region.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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3. What assessment he has made of the effect of the closure of Torquay magistrates court on witnesses and other court users.