My hon. Friend will know of a recent review by the Sentencing Guidelines Council of sentencing for sexual offending. It is extremely important that new sexual offences are tackled effectively as they appear. My hon. Friend will, of course, be aware that although sentencing is a matter for the courts, the House sets the framework through legislation, and in a current Bill there are further measures to tackle the crime of child abuse via the internet.
Business of the House
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Harman
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 13 December 2007.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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