Sentencing Bill Debate

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Paul Waugh

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Sentencing Bill

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2nd reading
Tuesday 16th September 2025

(3 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Our intention is clear: foreign national offenders must be removed from our system. We will study this issue in detail in Committee. I am proud that on my watch as Foreign Secretary, we increased returns by 14%. It is hugely important that people do not feel able to come to our country and commit crime, unimpeded.

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Will the Lord Chancellor give way?

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