When the report of the MacLean Committee's review of the sentencing and treatment of serious violent and sexual offenders will be available.

Lord MacLean's Committee published its report today. I have arranged for copies of the report to be placed in SPICe.The Executive welcomes the work done by Lord MacLean and his committee which enables us take forward one of the commitments in A Programme for Government. The report contains a series of detailed and useful recommendations covering the sentencing and management of serious violent and sexual offenders who present a continuing risk to the public. We intend to consult immediately on the report's findings and in the light of responses publish a White Paper with proposals for legislation as soon as practicable.