Sentencing
(asked on 2nd February 2021) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
What steps his Department is taking to reform the sentencing system.
This question was answered on 2nd February 2021
The Sentencing White Paper I published in September 2020 set out my plans for a new, smarter approach to sentencing. A system that protects the public, as well as one which the public understand and have confidence in.
These reforms will ensure dangerous criminals are kept in prison for longer, while new measures aim to tackle the underlying causes of criminal behaviour and improve the rehabilitation and supervision of offenders in the community.