division_name: Victims and Prisoners Bill - <i>Report (3rd Day)</i> &#8212; Amendment 101
motion: <p class="italic" pid="a1829.2/1" pwmotiontext="unrecognized">Moved by Baroness Brinton</p>
  
  <p class="italic" pid="a1829.2/2" pwmotiontext="unrecognized">101: After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause&#8212;&#8220;Unduly lenient sentences: time limitIn paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, at end insert &#8220;, subject to paragraph 1A. (1A) The time limit of 28 days shall be extended in exceptional circumstances, which may include but  not be limited to a failure of the relevant body to inform the victim and families of their rights under section 36 (reviews of sentencing).&#8221;&#8221;Member&#8217;s explanatory statementThis amendment would allow for the 28-day timeframe to be extended in exceptional circumstances, and prompt criminal justice agencies to meet their obligation to inform the victim and families of their rights and the tight time limit.</p>
  
  <p pid="a1830.0/2" pwmotiontext="yes">Ayes 222, Noes 222.</p>