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Terror Offences: Prison Sentences

Tuesday 14 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Lewer asked the Minister about steps taken to increase prison sentences for terror offences.
  • The Minister referenced compelling evidence from Assistant Chief Const Constable Tim Jacques about TPIM changes making constituents safer.
  • The Minister encouraged Members to consider the evidence when reviewing the upcoming Bill next week.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Lewer Con Northampton South
Justice & Courts
Context

The Government passed the Terrorist Offenders Act in February to change early release rules for terrorist offenders. The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill is set for Report and Third Reading next week.

Question

What steps has his Department taken to increase prison sentences for terror offences? Does my hon. Friend agree that limited use of terrorism prevention and investigation measures, as amended by the upcoming Bill, will help keep constituents safe from terror attacks?

Answer from Chris Philp (Minister for Policing and the Fire Service)

In Committee, we heard compelling evidence from Assistant Chief Constable Tim Jacques that changes to TPIMs will make constituents safer. I hope Members will consider this evidence when they review the Bill next week.

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