Review of Sentencing

The government has announced a review of sentencing to be led by former Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Mr David Gauke - 

Landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis - GOV.UK

The Review has been set up against the background of prisons running very close to capacity. The announcement states that the review will make sure the most serious offenders can be sent to prison to protect the public, and that the country always has the space needed to keep dangerous criminals locked up.

Launched on the day more prisoners will be leaving jail under an emergency release scheme due to chronic overcrowding, the review will make sure no government is ever placed in this position again.

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Terms of Reference - Independent Sentencing Review 2024 to 2025 - GOV.UK