Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick

Reform UK — Newark

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 April 2025

Debate

Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill

Contribution

The guidance does not use that phrase. It says a report would “usually” be required. That is an important point, because it removes discretion. Of course, there might be instances in which a judge would not request a report, but I think it would be extremely unlikely, in practice, that a judge would choose not to take forward a pre-sentence report, in the light of the new guidance. That is why we felt it so important to take action.

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