New Clause 8 - Early release of fine defaulters

Part of Criminal Justice Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 2:30 pm ar 27 Chwefror 2003.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry), Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) 2:30, 27 Chwefror 2003

I do not intend to divide the Committee on new clause 8, although I have a few comments to make. The hon. Member for Nottingham, North (Mr. Allen) has repeatedly made a point about the clarity of the court's decision. We have a situation where the court is determining a period of committal to prison and then releasing the prisoner early rather than specifying a term and a potential additional term. That point was also made by the hon. Member for Witney (Mr. Cameron).