Speeches

David Burrowes asks the PM how he plans to fund the commitment given by the Schools Secretary that the youth justice budget will be protected for the next two years.  read more »

David Burrowes outlines his proposals to change the youth justice system.

During Justice Questions in the House of Commons, David Burrowes raises concerns at the high level of reoffending by young offenders and asks if money currently spent on keeping them in custody could be better spent by giving it to local authorities..  read more »

Speaking in the debate, David Burrowes says that increased confidence in Cyprus can only come about through dialogue and access and he therefore welcomes talks between the leaders of the two communities.  read more »

David Burrowes calls for a fundamental change to our criminal justice system to provide greater protection for vulnerable witnesses and allow more of an input for victims.

David Burrowes calls for the speedy resettlement of people living in IDP camps and for the proper UN monitoring of the resettlement process.  read more »

David Burrowes calls on the Home Secretary to delay his decision on the extradition of Gary McKinnon until after the Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry into the extradition treaty on 10th November.  read more »

David Burrowes puts the case for retaining the role of the Secretary of State in cases where a prisoner’s early release is considered on compassionate grounds.  read more »

David Burrowes questions the National Offender Management Service's (NOMS) failure to release financial information that would help plans to establish a young offenders’ academy in north-east London.  read more »

David Burrowes calls on the Government to review the Extradition Act 2003 and the operation of the US-UK extradition treaty, particularly highlighting the case of his constituent, Gary McKinnon.  read more »