Sexual Offences: Sentencing
(asked on 9th November 2021) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
What recent discussions he has had with the Sentencing Council on sentencing guidelines for violent and sexual offences.
This question was answered on 9th November 2021
The Secretary of State meets with the Chairman of the Sentencing Council periodically to discuss a range of relevant matters, and has a representative attend Council meetings.
The Council has issued sentencing guidelines for a wide range of violent and sexual offences. While the Council is independent of Government, it is required to consult the Lord Chancellor on guideline development.