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HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)I realised that the Minister was getting to the point at which he would sit down, but I asked specifically for him to address the issue of how young people who have committed this…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)I most certainly welcome the increased expenditure in the area in question. It is essential that the Government look to increasing it further, because there is no doubt, from the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)I appreciate the Minister giving way so early in his speech. The Bill creates a host of new offences, which will capture more people. It is important that he addresses the effect…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Lady is right up to a point, but some of the people under discussion will not have been responsible for killing people. A lot of them are covered by the charge of…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 39, in clause 11, page 12, line 42, at end insert— “(7) Before this section comes into force, the Government must publish an analysis of the impact of the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)The Minister qualifies that by saying “under the age of 21”. I appreciate that, and I assume that the word “guarantee” can be applied in this particular circumstance, despite the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Gentleman has greater experience of this area than I do, and I bow to his superior knowledge, but the important thing is that we look carefully at the reports, in…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fifth sitting)We have talked a lot about numbers in this Committee. Will the Minister enlighten us on how many people will be caught up in these provisions?02 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Thank you.30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q The Bill does not recognise that they are any different, in the way it is formatted at the moment. How could we improve it? Professor Silke: One of the things we will need to do…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q You talked about the potential for early release and how important that can be. I do not think any of us here are advocating that the more senior offenders should not serve the…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q Good morning, Professor Silke. Are the current deradicalisation programmes in prisons fit for purpose? If not, what needs to happen? Professor Silke: The problems are relatively…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q We are a long way from anything like that happening in the UK. Professor Acheson: I think we probably are. We are outriders in that respect in relation to the rest of Europe,…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q I watched a film with you in it, where you were talking about the circle of trust and accountability. Would you like to develop that in a quick answer? Professor Acheson: The…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q During these evidence sessions, I have been concentrating on the fact that young people will be treated the self-same way as older prisoners in relation to determinate…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q We have talked about the fact that the Parole Board will not have a role for prisoners who have a determinate sentence. Would you like to comment on that, because of the level…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Third sitting)Q Mark Fairhurst suggested that the radicalisation programmes are far from fit for purpose. You have suggested that yourself. You have also talked about the various different…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fourth sitting)These amendments would require the Secretary of State to commission an analysis of the impact of this section of the Bill before it comes into force on people with protected…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fourth sitting)Unfortunately, I was not in the Chamber for that statement, but I bow to the superior knowledge of my boss and my Whip on this matter. It is absolutely essential that we never…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister says that nothing in the Bill would lead to further discrimination. I should hope that that would be the case for any legislation we pass. However, the fact remains…30 Jun 2020