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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 December 2025

Debate

Sentencing Bill

Contribution

Furthermore, the clause is entirely silent on what happens if the Lord Chancellor does not approve the business plan submitted to him. We know it has to be submitted for approval; we know that the Sentencing Council must publish the plan once it has been approved; but there are no known consequences suggested in the Bill if the Lord Chancellor does not approve the business plan.

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