Member of Parliament
Linsey Farnsworth
Member since
04 Jul 2024
Bills sponsored
1
Speeches (30d)
37
Speeches (all)
163
Written questions
9
Last spoke
23 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (163)
HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)My point follows on from the powerful point the hon. Member is making about the need to look at good practice, which is something we should all get behind. Over my many years of…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)District judges in the magistrates courts sit alone every sitting day and hear cases and trials. They then go on to sentence if that person is convicted, or to release them if…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)I am afraid I have to disagree with the hon. Member, because the youth court has powers to sentence people for up to two years, so it already has higher sentencing powers than…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)But the hon. Member is happy that youths are treated fairly in the criminal justice system, even if a single judge hears their case.16 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)I think the hon. Member is saying this is a balancing exercise. It is about having a fair trial, but one that is equipped within our criminal justice system. That is exactly what…16 Apr 2026
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