Northern Ireland: Fine Defaulters (Hansard, 10 April 2003)

HL Deb 10 April 2003 vol 647 c53WA 53WA

§ Lord Hylton
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have in Northern Ireland as regards the use of community penalties and to reduce the use of imprisonment. [HL2378]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn
The Government have no specific plans to change arrangements as regards fine defaulters.
As part of an overall review of the sentencing framework, the Northern Ireland Office is currently considering the range of disposals available in Northern Ireland. This will include looking at non-custodial options.