HC Deb 13 July 1998 vol 316 cc55-6W
Mr. Gorrie

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on arrangements for the post-release supervision of offenders who have been convicted abroad and have been released back to the United Kingdom. [48414]

Ms Quin

Offenders who have completed prison sentences abroad before returning to the United Kingdom are not subject to any compulsory supervision. We are concerned about risks to the public by certain offenders who have committed serious crimes and who are deported to this country, and are considering legislative options to address the issue. This will be done in consultation with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Scottish and Northern Ireland Offices.