Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 23 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to implement the recommendations of the Criminal Justice Inspectorate Northern Ireland Report and The Management of Sex Offenders in Northern Ireland, with particular reference to the management of violent offenders in the community; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps his Department is taking to implement the recommendations of the Criminal Justice Inspectorate Northern Ireland Report and the Management of Sex Offenders in Northern Ireland, with particular reference to the management of violent offenders in the community; and if he will make a statement. [224170] Mr. Spellar: The first thematic inspection by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland provides a sound basis to further develop the procedures already in place for assessing and managing the risk posed by sex offenders. I wish therefore to give careful consideration to the recommendations of the report for which I have responsibility, including extending the arrangements to include violent offenders. I have asked officials to consult with colleagues who operate the offender management procedures, both here and in England and Wales, before reaching conclusions on the way forward.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1297W;432 c1294W; 224170
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Crimes of violence Offenders Northern Ireland Rehabilitation Sexual offences
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk