Bill to allow appeal on lenient sentences defeated

Title

Bill to allow appeal on lenient sentences defeated

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Feb 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:01

Description

Labour MP Jack Ashley interviewed following the defeat in the Commons of his Bill to give the prosecution the right of appeal on lenient sentences. On his belief that Parliament will catch up with public opinion, which is on his side. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jack Ashley

Keywords

Legal procedure; Parliamentary bills; Sentencing

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