Member of Parliament
Mr David Gauke
Member since
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Bills sponsored
20
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
215
Written questions
0
Last spoke
22 Oct 2019
Recent contributions (215)
HANSARDImprisonmentI will focus on the approach that I want to take in England and Wales. If we can find effective alternatives to short sentences, it is not a question of pursuing a soft-justice…05 Feb 2019HANSARDImprisonmentI completely agree with the Chair of the Justice Committee. There are serious crimes for which a strong custodial sentence is exactly the right answer, but there are also cases…05 Feb 2019HANSARDImprisonmentThe hon. Lady makes a very important point. If someone is given a short sentence, it can mean that they lose their home, which would put them in a more difficult position, and…05 Feb 2019HANSARDImprisonmentI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising a very serious incident. Such attacks are truly dreadful and have life-changing consequences, and anyone committing them must feel the…05 Feb 2019HANSARDImprisonmentSentencing must match the severity of the crime, but there is persuasive evidence that short sentences do not work in helping some offenders to turn their backs on crime, which is…05 Feb 2019
Bills sponsored (20)
BILLCourts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill [HL]Report stage23 Jul 2019ActiveBILLDivorce, Dissolution and Separation BillReport stage02 Jul 2019ActiveBILLVoyeurism (Offences) Act 2019Royal Assent12 Feb 2019EnactedBILLCivil Liability Act 2018Royal Assent20 Dec 2018EnactedBILLCourts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018Royal Assent20 Dec 2018EnactedBILLFinance Act 2016Royal Assent15 Sept 2016