Prisoners: Voting Rights

Lord Hylton
asked Her Majesty's Government:

What conclusions they draw from the consultation on the voting rights of convicted prisoners; and when they intend to implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights on this matter. [HL1641]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)
The Government are currently considering how to take forward the implementation of the Hirst judgment in light of the first stage consultation on this issue.