§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider reforms to confer upon the Crown a right of appeal against sentence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to introduce reforms of this nature.
§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will review the law of sentencing with regard to the sentencing of sexual offenders in the light of the admonition of the accused in the case PFv. Gordon, Glasgow Sheriff Court, 30 August 1988; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to conduct a review of the law of sentencing.