Member

I also support new clause 9, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle, which would introduce a clear and practical duty to collect and publish sentencing data, including information about nationality, visa route and asylum status, within 24 hours of sentencing. This measure is about transparency, accuracy and trust. At present, we simply do not have a full picture of who is committing offences in our country. Without reliable data, we cannot make informed policy decisions on border control, integration or criminal justice. Collecting this information will allow Parliament and the public to see whether our systems for managing migration and visas are working as intended. It will also help to identify genuine issues and give the Government the evidence needed to respond proportionately and effectively.