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Debate between Sam Gyimah and Afzal Khan
Tuesday 5th December 2017

(6 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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Of course we want to reduce reoffending. The presumption in this country is against prison. It is up to the judiciary to sentence how they see fit. We want to make sure that there are appropriate interventions in the community and we are looking at that.

Afzal Khan Portrait Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton) (Lab)
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5. What steps his Department is taking in response to recent trends in the number of people who represent themselves in court.

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