Home Secretary on new bail legislation

Title

Home Secretary on new bail legislation

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Nov 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:47

Description

Interview with Home Secretary, Michael Howard on the amount of crime committed by criminals out on bail. He outlines his proposals for changes in the system, including the refusal of bail for serious crimes such as rape and murder. Bail conditions would be imposed also. Howard hopes the measures will prevent further crime and protect the public. Peter Russell reports.

Contributors

Michael Howard; Peter Russell

Keywords

Legal procedure; Government; Crime; Law; Conservative Party; Penal sanctions; Imprisonment; Cabinet ministers; Criminal justice system; Home Office; Government legislation

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