Member

When a police or prison officer is murdered, if the motivation for the murder was connected to the police or prison officer’s current or former duties, it should result in a whole-life order. We cannot go back and secure that outcome for Mr Scott and his family, but I have had the pleasure of speaking with Mr Scott’s mother, who would very much welcome this change in memory of her son so that her family knows that, although nothing can be undone, something positive can happen for others as a result. She has accepted an invitation to attend Parliament and meet with me, and I am sure that the Minister would welcome the opportunity to meet her as well.