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Debate between Nicholas Dakin and James Naish
Tuesday 8th July 2025

(6 days, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nicholas Dakin Portrait Sir Nicholas Dakin
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My hon. Friend is right to point to the range of diversions that can help the rehabilitation of young offenders, including boxing clubs. I am happy to meet him.

James Naish Portrait James Naish (Rushcliffe) (Lab)
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16. What steps her Department is taking to restore the Legal Aid Agency's digital services.

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Debate between Nicholas Dakin and James Naish
Tuesday 5th November 2024

(8 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Naish Portrait James Naish (Rushcliffe) (Lab)
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T6.   Several constituents have contacted me about the sentences being handed down to climate protesters, with some seeing these sentences as too long given the pressure on our prison system. Will my hon. Friend confirm whether there are any plans to look afresh at sentencing for these types of offences in the context of crowded prisons?

Nicholas Dakin Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
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The right to protest is an important part of our democracy, but it has to be exercised within the law. Sentencing in individual cases is, of course, a matter for independent courts.