Eligibility for release on licence of terrorist prisoners: England and Wales | Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates I should have added that I have offered Mr Acheson a full briefing from Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service on those issues, and i
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. I have not met Mr Acheson since last Thursday, but I have met him.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates My right hon. Friend speaks with unparalleled experience of these issues, both as Home Secretary and as Prime Minister.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates I will give way in a moment. I am warming to a theme—let me warm!
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates The cohort of around 50 are due for automatic early release; the rest will be subject to Parole Board assessment.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates My hon. Friend rightly points out the sad local connection to that appalling case last year.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates My hon. Friend will be glad to know that not only has it been taken into account, but I have read it.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates My hon. Friend is right to remind the House that there is no power to strike down the primary legislation.
