Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

I thank the noble Lord for that explanation. Where we differ is really in a matter of emphasis. Clearly we have absolutely no quarrel if any matters that are serious should warrant an appearance in the Crown Court. It is a matter of dealing with breaches where the matter is not so serious, retaining it within the ambit of the youth or magistrates’ court—where it could be more appropriately dealt with—as well as relieving the Crown Court of what is otherwise a matter which should not necessarily detain it. I shall read carefully the Minister’s reasons and, for the moment, beg leave to withdraw my amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 1, as amended, agreed to. Clause 2 agreed to. Schedule 2 [Breach, revocation or amendment of youth rehabilitation orders]: