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A HIGHLY unusual day with just one debate, the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill, dominating proceedings both in the morning and afternoon as it reaches its final stage.
The most contentious measure in the Bill is Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill's plan to drop short sentences. Originally, it would have applied to sentences of six months or less but, with little chance of succeeding, he is now backing an amendment put forward by the LibDems for three months.See the full content of this document
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