"My Lords, I had not intended to speak at all in this debate. My views, for what they are worth, are set out in 1,000 pages, all available to your Lordships to consider to such extent as they wish. However, I must deal with the comment made by my friend …..." Lord Leveson of Liverpool - View Speech
"My Lords, the criminal justice system is in crisis. The police, the CPS, the defence community, the courts, prisons and probation all have different priorities and different financial pressures. The appointment of a new Second Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice is a welcome attempt to try to ensure …..." Lord Leveson of Liverpool - View Speech
"My Lords, it is with real diffidence that I rise just three days after my introduction. But the way in which we treat those convicted of crime, and in particular what happens to them when both in custody and in the community, has been a real interest of mine for …..." Lord Leveson of Liverpool - View Speech