Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

I thank all those who have contributed to the debate for their kind remarks, and the Minister for his very helpful reply. Listening to the debate reminded me yet again what a privilege it is to be a Member of your Lordships’ House. I think that reading it will encourage those, such as those who work for youth offending teams, who work in this field. Many of them are, I know, yearning for a clear ethical statement and some aspirations for the children whom they are trying to help. They know, as the noble Lord, Lord Judd, reminded us, that the long-term protection of the public depends on successful rehabilitation. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Kingsland, for pointing out that if these principles are to be effective, we need to liberate the judiciary to use its discretion and its wisdom in accordance with those principles. He is of course absolutely right. I have been listening to him in this House for many years now, and it seems to me that he is always right. I feel that I have been encouraged to have some further tête-à-têtes on this so that I can consider how to take it forward. On that basis, and for now, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 1 [Youth rehabilitation orders]: