Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill

Debate between Lord West of Spithead and Lord Hylton
Monday 2nd February 2015

(10 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Hylton Portrait Lord Hylton
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The noble Lord might recall that this Bill is being dealt with under fast-track provision. I support Amendment 11, which was spoken to by my noble and learned friend. Before 2011, banishment or internal exile—sending someone to Siberia—was unknown as a penalty or punishment in this country. I believe that most of the general public trust judges rather more than they do Secretaries of State.

Lord West of Spithead Portrait Lord West of Spithead (Lab)
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Perhaps the noble Lord will give way. I just feel that phrases like “sending to Siberia” do not help very much. When I was a Minister, I used to send people occasionally to Gloucester from London, but it is hardly in the same category, I would suggest.

Lord Hylton Portrait Lord Hylton
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Gloucester is rather nearer to London than 200 miles, which is a possible distance. Having said that, I reaffirm my support for the amendment.