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 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 My hon. Friend is right to remind the House that there is no power to strike down the primary legislation.
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 I can assure my hon. Friend that all the usual processes were followed.
Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill | Commons debates Indeed, I pay tribute to everybody who was not only involved with but witnessed those awful events at Fishmongers’ Hall. The hon.
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 The number of offenders, either terrorist offenders or offenders who have committed offences with a terrorist link, is about 50.
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.