Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

Taking a child away from its family is a very serious matter. Everybody here is aware that this is—perhaps ““draconian”” is the wrong word, but it is a far-reaching arrow in the quiver of possibilities. Nevertheless, in certain circumstances, it can have extremely beneficial effects. Therefore, we applaud the Government’s pilot projects and hope that, if the initial findings are verified with larger samples, resources will not prove to be a barrier to ultimate success. In those circumstances, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 1 agreed to.