Crime and Courts Bill [HL] — Second Reading

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:39 pm on 28 May 2012.

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Photo of Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws Labour 7:39, 28 May 2012

I did, but I think that one case can often make bad law. Of course, an individual judge giving a judgment in a case can make people think that that was interesting and reasonable. However, you can be sure that, as we cover all cases more regularly, certain judges will be considered too lenient and they will be pursued. We shall find that the hunger for punishment will be fed by certain television stations. I am concerned about where this will go, so I hope that a good deal of caution will be shown before we go down this road.