Written question asked by Bill O'Brien (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 March 1990. It was answered by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 1990 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What guidance has been issued on practice of courts sending offenders to Newton Lodge, Wakefield secure unit & what information has on the current practice

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

169 c505W;169 c507W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Codes of practice Mentally disordered offenders Sentencing Wakefield Secure psychiatric units

Legislation

Mental Health Act 1983