Liz Saville Roberts

Liz Saville Roberts

Plaid Cymru — Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Speaking in the House of Commons on 1 April 2025

Debate

Sentencing Council Guidelines

Contribution

Black people in Wales were the most over-represented ethnic group in prison in 2023, followed by those from a mixed background and people belonging to an Asian ethnic group. That over-representation is worse in Wales than in England. Pre-sentencing reports can help us to understand why people of black and minority ethnic backgrounds are more likely to be sent to prison. Even if she disagrees with the method, surely the Secretary of State agrees that action is necessary to tackle evidenced inequality within the criminal justice system, so what solutions is she bringing forward?

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