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Debate between Richard Holden and Katie Lam
Tuesday 28th January 2025

(6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Richard Holden Portrait Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay) (Con)
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7. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle hyper-prolific offenders.

Katie Lam Portrait Katie Lam (Weald of Kent) (Con)
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19. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle hyper-prolific offenders.

Shabana Mahmood Portrait The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Shabana Mahmood)
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The Government have inherited a situation where 10% of offenders account for 50% of all offences. We have also inherited an epidemic of shoplifting, the kind of antisocial crime that blights communities. I have commissioned David Gauke to review how sentences could be reformed to address prolific offending, reduce reoffending, cut crime and ultimately make our streets safer.

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