Found: McKinnell MP, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, dated 22 October 2026: The Sentencing Act

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in how many prisons Serco has staff and equipment in place to fit tags (a) before and (b) on the day of release; and what contractual requirement Serco has to provide that capacity at every prison releasing offenders under the Sentencing Act 2026.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

Under our Field and Monitoring Services contract, Serco staff attend prisons with the required equipment when an installation is required.

We have piloted Install at Source across six prisons. Install at Source involves fitting electronic monitoring (EM) equipment before an individual leaves prison, rather than arranging installation at their home address following release. Following the pilot, the Department is expanding the model to support wider delivery of pre-release tagging across the prison estate.

Our Field and Monitoring Services contract requires Serco to meet demand for EM orders, including attending prisons to undertake Install at Source activity where required. The contract does not require Serco to maintain permanent staff and equipment at every prison. Serco must provide the operational capacity necessary to deliver installations in line with contractual requirements.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many field staff Serco employs to fit and maintain electronic monitoring equipment compared with the number at the start of the contract in May 2024; and what assessment she has made of whether that workforce is sufficient for the additional demand arising from the Sentencing Act 2026.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

It is the view of the Department that detailed staffing information relating to the delivery of Serco's field force requirements is commercially sensitive. Therefore, it is not considered appropriate to publish specific workforce numbers.

However, the Ministry of Justice continues to work closely with Serco to ensure that the appropriate staffing levels are in place to meet both existing and additional demand.

The current assessment is that there is sufficient field resource in place to deliver on the anticipated increased demand, and furthermore, resourcing levels will continue to be monitored and adjusted as operational demand becomes clearer.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people with an electronic monitoring requirement have been released from prison under the changes to release points in the Sentencing Act 2026 since 1 October 2026; and how many were (a) tagged before release, (b) tagged on the day of release, (c) tagged within seven days of release and (d) have not been tagged.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The Ministry of Justice routinely publishes Official Statistics on electronic monitoring and on prisoner releases, as part of the Electronic Monitoring Statistics Quarterly and Offender Management Statistics Quarterly publications. The requested information forms a subset of the data underpinning total release statistics and monitoring statistics intended for future publication and, therefore, cannot be disclosed.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people released under the Sentencing Act 2026 since 1 October 2026 were exempted from the presumption that offenders are tagged on release; and what categories of reason were recorded for those exemptions.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The Ministry of Justice routinely publishes Official Statistics on electronic monitoring and on prisoner releases, as part of the Electronic Monitoring Statistics Quarterly and Offender Management Statistics Quarterly publications. The requested information forms a subset of the data underpinning total release statistics and monitoring statistics intended for future publication and, therefore, cannot be disclosed.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the appropriateness of the early release of people given sentences under joint-enterprise convictions.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The changes to release provisions under the Sentencing Act 2026 are based on offence type, and statutory exclusions. They do not distinguish between offenders on the basis of whether their conviction involved joint enterprise.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, further to the answer of 4 September 2026 to Question 26199, what his Department’s latest estimate is of the reduction in demand for prison places by 2028 from the change to standard determinate sentence release points, taking account of the offence exclusions announced on 4 August 2026.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe.

Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will deliver a more sustainable solution to the prison capacity crisis we inherited, including through the progression model, which will help ensure there are always enough prison places for the courts to be able to send people to custody.

The Prime Minister’s review of the progression model carefully considered implications for prison capacity as well as concerns raised by victims, survivors, parliamentarians and the wider public.

To provide transparency, we legislated for a duty to publish an Annual Statement on prison capacity. The 2026 statement will be published in due course and will contain updated demand and supply projections, accounting for the impact of the updated progression model offence exclusions announced over the summer.

Found: non-molestation orders); “restraining order” has the meaning set out in Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Sentencing Act

Found: imprisonment on summary conviction. 25 Amendment 12 additionally amends section 68 of the Sentencing Act

Found: ’ imprisonment on summary conviction. 25 Amendment 12 additionally amends section 68 of the Sentencing Act

Found: ” (4) Section 68 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (emergency workers for the purposes of section 67) is

Found: ” (4) Section 68 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (emergency workers for the purposes of section 67) is amended

Found: non-molestation orders); “restraining order” has the meaning set out in Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Sentencing Act

Found: non-molestation orders); “restraining order” has the meaning set out in Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Sentencing Act

Found: non-molestation orders); “restraining order” has the meaning set out in Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Sentencing Act

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020 the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: This is an offence to which Schedule 18 of the Sentencing Act applies, but we are not making a finding

Found: This is an offence to which Schedule 18 of the Sentencing Act 2020 applies, but we do not make a finding

Found: By Section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020, the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: By Section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020, the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020 and section 259 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 we have to take

Found: This is an offence which is covered by schedule 18 of the Sentencing Act.

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020 the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: By Section 60 of the Sentencing Act, the court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020 the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: command. 2 | P a g e Intentional strangulation is an offence to which Schedule 18 in the Sentencing Act

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act 2020 the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: By section 60 of the Sentencing Act the Court’s duty in all cases includes imposing upon the defendant

Found: by offenders to persons affected by their offences. 3 | P a g e By Section 60 of the Sentencing Act

Found: to suspend short sentences1 of 12 months or less introduced on 22 March 2026 as part of the Sentencing Act

Found: Through the Sentencing Act 2026, we have already taken a major step forward - for the first time in

Found: either-way offences are governed by the general limit set under paragraph 14A of Schedule 23 to the Sentencing Act

Found: triable either-way offence were varied between 6 and 12 months (using the varying power in the Sentencing Act

Found: Through the Sentencing Act 2026, we have already taken a major step forward - for the first time in

Found: learning that introduces new ways of working including the Progression Model as part of the Sentencing Act

Found: For example, the Sentencing Act 2026 may increase the chances of suspended sentence rather than a custodial

Found: Hall and Streatham in November 2019 and February 2020 respectively, the Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Act

Found: transgender identity, and disability, are covered only through enhanced sentencing under the Sentencing Act

Found: The analysis may not fully account for the Sentencing Act 202624, particularly assumptions linked to

Found: was further revised in January 2021 to reflect the Sentencing Code, which is a product of the Sentencing Act

Found: was further revised in January 2021 to reflect the Sentencing Code, which is a product of the Sentencing Act

Found: was further revised in January 2021 to reflect the Sentencing Code, which is a product of the Sentencing Act

Found: 2020 PH97505 Application to discharge restraining order on acquittal as amended by the Sentencing Act

Found: Attempt to breach a restraining order after conviction SE20 Sentencing Act 2020 SE20005 Breach sexual

Found: offender been a minor subject to life licence under s90-92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: 2020 PH97505 Application to discharge restraining order on acquittal as amended by the Sentencing Act

Found: Attempt to breach a restraining order after conviction SE20 Sentencing Act 2020 SE20005 Breach sexual

Found: offender been a minor subject to life licence under s90-92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: 2000 PC00585 Fail to comply with Action Plan Order PC00 Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: under a detention and training order pursuant to section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: under a detention and training order pursuant to section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: • Children subject to a Detention and Training Orders, Section 233 Sentencing Act 2020 • children

Found: be the youths sentenced to serious dangerous offences and sentenced under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: Orders (DTOs) and those who receive sentences of less than 12 months under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: sentenced under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: since last year mainly occurred after March 2026, coinciding with changes introduced through the Sentencing Act

Found: since last year mainly occurred after March 2026, coinciding with changes introduced through the Sentencing Act

Found: From 1 June 2026, under the Sentencing Act 2026, IPP and DPP offenders in the community are referred

Found: Criminal Justice Act 2003, Offender Rehabilitation Act (ORA) 2014, and Sentencing Act 2026 court orders

Found: 5 https://sentencingcouncil.org.uk/latest/amendments-to-sentencing-guidelines-following-the- sentencing-act

Found: Discretionary life sentences include: •Life sentence for serious offences in Schedule 19 to the Sentencing Act

Found: Discretionary life sentences include: •Life sentence for serious offences in Schedule 19 to the Sentencing Act

Found: The Sentencing Act 2020 introduced changes to some sentences.

Found: The Sentencing Act 2020 introduced changes to some sentences.

Found: The Sentencing Act 2020 introduced changes to some sentences.

Found: The Sentencing Act 2020 introduced changes to some sentences.

Found: The Sentencing Act 2020 introduced changes to some sentences.

Found: The SMB will also continue to consider the impact of the progression model and the Sentencing Act, which

Found: A key priority for the coming year will be embedding the changes introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026

Found: This is an innovative area of work in response to the changes of legislation within the Sentencing Act

Found: During the 25-26 reporting year changes under the new Sentencing Act 2026 were developed and the preparation

Found: justice System is undergoing another significant change period, with the introduction of the Sentencing Act

Found: Following the changes introduced by the Sentencing Act Durham Constabulary has worked closely with HMPPS

Found: Unit (PDU), I currently lead on Projects and Partnerships, including the implementation of the Sentencing Act

Found: A key priority for the coming year will be embedding the changes introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026

Found: This year will see new challenges in relation to the Sentencing Act 2026 which is scheduled to begin

Found: Justice System is undergoing another significant change period, with the introduction of the Sentencing Act

Found: The implementation of the Sentencing Act continues to create significant operational pressures across

Found: experienced further demand rises brought about by the early release scheme and changes to the Sentencing Act

Found: members for their support and look forward to continuing our work together to ensure that as the Sentencing Act

Found: at pace to ensure we maintain quality with the ongoing legislative changes including the new Sentencing Act

Found: At the same time, we have been starting to implement major reforms following the Sentencing Act, through

Found: to suspend short sentences1 of 12 months or less introduced on 22 March 2026 as part of the Sentencing Act

Found: sample of court cases in September 2026, and the workshop content will be updated to reflect Sentencing Act

Found: • QPH materials will be reviewed in line with the Sentencing Act changes and new information coming

Found: learning that introduces new ways of working including the Progression Model as part of the Sentencing Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: updates 31/03/2026 - updated to reflect the following legislative changes introduced by the Sentencing Act

Found: under a detention and training order pursuant to section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: under a detention and training order pursuant to section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or other prosecution agency confirming pseudonym is for a SOCPA/Sentencing Act

Found: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or other prosecution agency confirming pseudonym is for a SOCPA/Sentencing Act

Found: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or other prosecution agency confirming pseudonym is for a SOCPA/Sentencing Act

Found: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or other prosecution agency confirming pseudonym is for a SOCPA/Sentencing Act

Found: Crown Court: Representation Order Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 Part 1A of Schedule

Found: Jul 2026 Legislation Section Nature of Order Method of Funding Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: Crown Court: Representation Order Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 Part 1A of Schedule

Found: Crown Court: Representation Order Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 Part 1A of Schedule

Found: be the youths sentenced to serious dangerous offences and sentenced under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: Orders (DTOs) and those who receive sentences of less than 12 months under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: sentenced under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: sentenced under section 250 of the Sentencing Act

Found: This is a new additional licence condition introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: since last year mainly occurred after March 2026, coinciding with changes introduced through the Sentencing Act

Found: since last year mainly occurred after March 2026, coinciding with changes introduced through the Sentencing Act

Found: From 1 June 2026, under the Sentencing Act 2026, IPP and DPP offenders in the community are referred

Found: 5 https://sentencingcouncil.org.uk/latest/amendments-to-sentencing-guidelines-following-the- sentencing-act

Found: Criminal Justice Act 2003, Offender Rehabilitation Act (ORA) 2014, and Sentencing Act 2026 court orders

Found: It also includes section 66 of the Sentencing Act 2020, which provides a court with direction to impose

Found: In 2025-26, our priorities included the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, the Sentencing Act

Found: Textual Amendments F6 Words in s. 34(2)(b)(i) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17),

Found: applicable limit is defined by section 224(1A) of the Sentencing Code (provided for by the Sentencing Act

Found: applicable limit is defined by section 224(1A) of the Sentencing Code (provided for by the Sentencing Act

Found: LACS raised the question of whether a guilty person should be tried under the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 5 196 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made”

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 195 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made” substitute

Found: Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4) by reference to section 122 of the Sentencing Code (as contained in the Sentencing Act

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 196 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made” substitute

Found: that a magistrates’ court could impose for any single offence by virtue of section 224 of the Sentencing Act

Found: 61(3)(a): Omission of reference to compensation orders under the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: you highlight that section 13 of the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 further amends the Sentencing Act

Found: a magistrates’ court could impose for any single offence (now set out in section 224 of the Sentencing Act

Found: 174 205 172 Power to make consequential provision 175 206 173 Power to state effect in Sentencing Act

Found: We are concerned that the Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Act could further marginalise the Gypsy

Found: The levels on the standard scale are set out in section 122 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17). 49

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 5 196 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made”

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 196 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made” substitute

Found: Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) 196 In section 137(3) of the Sentencing Act 2020, for “is to be made” substitute

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: serving a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: “applicable limit” set out in section 224(1A) (b) of the Sentencing Code, contained in the Sentencing Act

Found: a custodial sentence within the meaning of 20 section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: a custodial sentence within the meaning of 20 section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: a custodial sentence within the meaning of 20 section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: a custodial sentence within the meaning of 20 section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: serving a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: serving a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: serving a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: serving a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: the “applicable limit” set out in section 224(1A) (b) of the Sentencing Code, contained in the Sentencing Act

Found: protections can apply online or otherwise and are included in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Sentencing Act

Found: Do not include children detained under Sections 90 to 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: and Security Act 2015 • Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 • Sentencing Act

Found: The Welsh Government raised concerns about the Sentencing Act and its potential impact on victims, particularly

Found: reserved for only the most serious wrongdoing. 11.2 The Sentencing Code in P arts 2 to 13 of the Sentencing Act

Found: Do not include children detained under Sections 90 to 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: the time being speci fied by order under section 107(1)(e) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: the time being speci fied by order under section 107(1)(e) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: penalties on the “standard scale” are to the levels of maximum fines defined in section 122 of the Sentencing Act

Found: [Accessed 18 September 2024]. 4 The Housing (Wales) Act 2014, section 4(1). 5 The Sentencing Act 2020

Found: The sums prescribed in the standard scale are set out in section 122 of the Sentencing Act 2020, and

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: Do not include children detained under Sections 90 to 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: (2) Sentencing Act 2020 c. 17 (3) 2006 c. 52.

Found: offences because of the Sentencing Code (the restatement of sentencing legislation set out in the Sentencing Act

Found: Section 12 was repealed by paragraph 1 of Schedule 28 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), subject to

Found: Written Statement: Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 (27 May 2021)

Found: the time being speci fied by order under section 107(1)(e) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: Disorder Act 1998, or if they receive a custodial sentence under The Powers of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: accommodation (within the meaning given by section 107(1) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: Section 90, 91, 226 or 228 sentence for a serious crime under the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: the time being specified by order under section 107(1)(e) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: whom an order has bee n made under section 90 or 91 of the Powers of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: the time being specified by order under section 107(1)(e) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: accommodation specified by order under section 107(1) (e) of the powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: community rehabilitation order within the meaning of section 41 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the {Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing)Act

Found: served a custodial sentence within the meaning of section 76 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Found: 2000 and its provisions were transferred to Sections 90-92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act

Question

Further to WQ82518, will the Minister confirm that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 will come into effect in Wales on 29 June 2021?

Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

Yes. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 will come into force automatically on 29 June. This follows the UK Government’s decision to proceed with the Bill to Royal Assent at the end of the last UK parliamentary session, notwithstanding the fact its provisions were within the devolved competence of the Senedd and had not secured the Senedd’s consent.

This is an unfortunate illustration of the current UK Government’s attitude towards the importance of the Sewel Convention.

Question

Following the written statement issued on 27 May, will the Minister provide clarity on whether the Welsh Government will lay a legislative consent memorandum, and table an associated motion, on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 before it comes into force on 29 June 2021?

Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

A legislative consent memorandum on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 was laid on 17 February 2021. However, given that the Act has passed into law while the Senedd was in recess, we do not intend to table a legislative consent motion, especially as the Act comes into force automatically on 29 June.

As I set out in my statement of 27 May, consideration of a legislative consent motion would not be a meaningful substitute for consideration of the Bill prior to Royal Assent, given that if the Senedd were to vote against the Bill, it would not be possible to prevent the Bill coming into force. It also fails to recognise that part of the purpose of the Sewel Convention is to facilitate dialogue between the legislatures of the United Kingdom, and its constituent nations – which was recognised by the Supreme Court in Miller as fundamentally important to the UK’s constitutional settlement.

Found: The changes are being introduced through the Sentencing Act 2026.

Found: Act 1979 – Deddf Niwmoconiosis etc (Digolledu Gweithwyr) 1979  Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act