Clause 83
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill
5:00 pm
Harry Cohen (Leyton and Wanstead, Labour)
My amendments are probing amendments, although they are a little radical. At least one of them would wipe out clauses 83 to 102, which I thought might appeal to my hon. Friend the Whip, as well as to other members of the Committee, because it would save time.
I want the Government to justify and explain how they will use violent offender orders. As with earlier amendments, I tabled these on behalf of Liberty, which has raised several concerns. It is not that I am trying to get rid of violent offender orders, but Liberty has made the case that non-molestation orders could be used as an alternative approach. However, that amendment has not been chosen for discussion, although it will be part of the package of proposals that I shall be speaking about.