I note that Labour Back Benchers are giving the Justice Secretary no protection at all today. He may need greater assistance from them.
Parliament must send a clear and unambiguous signal on these matters, and that is why we have suggested that the wording of the law should be changed so that a degree of force would be permitted, provided it was not ““grossly disproportionate””.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Herbert of South Downs
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 January 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.
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