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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 November 2025
Debate
Sentencing BillContribution
Amendment 15 proposes that the presumption to suspend short sentences should not apply where the court considers that a community sentence is more appropriate. Amendment 29A seeks to ensure that the courts consider whether the purposes of sentencing can be met by imposing a community order before they decide to impose a suspended sentence order.
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