HC Deb 03 July 1996 vol 280 c480W
1. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his proposals for automatic life sentences for second-time violent and sexual offenders in Scotland. [34169]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Offenders who are convicted of a serious violent or sexual offence for a second time should be sentenced to life imprisonment. We are consulting on our proposals and will bring forward legislation at the earliest opportunity.

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