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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 December 2025

Debate

Sentencing Bill

Contribution

There is a further reason. Research shows that the rate of imprisonment in Wales is higher than it is in England. Why that is so is not clear; it may be because of the way the Government keep their statistics, but it is an important issue. It is thought that, if probation services could be integrated more, one could address these questions.

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