“What assessment he has made of the effect of the backlog of cases in HM Courts and Tribunals Service on access to justice.”
Asked by
Gareth Thomas
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
Alex Norris
I am sad that the hon. Gentleman has a different characterisation of those who seek refuge in this country than the one I have from my own community —that is not my experience. We are clear that if individuals commit crime, there must be consequences, including their removal from this country. As I have said, the hon. Gentleman will not have to wait much longer to hear what the Home Secretary has to say, but I cannot recognise his characterisation.