House of Commons · Public Bill Committee
Untitled statement
15 June 2021
Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Chris Philp (Croydon South) (Conservative) addressed concerns about clause 126 of a Bill concerning probation officers' ability to amend curfew requirements.
- The commitment to pilot problem-solving courts in Liverpool was discussed, with reassurances that progress will be reported to Parliament.
- An earlier funding of 80 million for community sentence treatment requirements aimed at drug addiction was highlighted as a point of importance.
Issue summary
The statement addresses concerns about clause 126 of a Bill regarding the powers given to probation officers to amend curfew requirements and discusses the commitment to pilot problem-solving courts in Liverpool.
Action requested
No specific future actions are proposed, but the speaker reassures that progress on problem-solving courts will be reported to Parliament. The speaker also highlights the importance of community sentence treatment requirements funded with £80 million for drug addiction earlier this year.
Key facts
- Clause 126 limits probation officers' power to amend curfew requirements in only two ways.
- Problem-solving courts are being piloted rather than rolled out immediately due to the importance of getting details right.
- £80 million was allocated for drug addiction treatment earlier this year.
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