Royal Commission on Criminal Justice Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Royal Commission on Criminal Justice

Lord Farmer Excerpts
Wednesday 15th July 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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My Lords, we have previously announced increases in the provision for police numbers. With regard to the royal commission, the terms of reference have not yet been finalised; I am therefore not in a position to confirm the precise terms.

Lord Farmer Portrait Lord Farmer (Con) [V]
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My Lords, will the royal commission take into account the importance of strengthening offenders’ family and other relationships to further the aim of reducing reoffending and to prevent intergenerational crime?

Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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The matter to which my noble friend refers is one of considerable importance but I cannot say that it is an issue that will be embraced by the royal commission.