On Second Reading, Back Benchers were given a maximum of three minutes each in which to debate prostitution, and only three were able to speak. We have not been able to debate any amendments on the subject today. Now, in the middle of the Third Reading debate, the Minister has announced a Government review of the prostitution legislation that may result in subsequent legislation. In the meantime, we are producing legislation that may lead to the imprisonment of thousands of women. May I urge him to think again? If there is to be a delegation and a review, can we remove clause 105 and end up with a decent Bill, a decent proposal, and a decent period in which we can debate the matter properly? What has happened today has been a fiasco.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John McDonnell
(Labour)
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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2007-08
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