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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 November 2025
Debate
Sentencing BillContribution
However, nothing in the Bill prevents a court from imposing a community sentence where it considers it to be the most appropriate sentence. The Sentencing Code and the relevant sentencing guidelines are clear. Even when the custodial threshold has been met, a custodial sentence should not be imposed if, in the circumstances of the case, it is appropriate to impose a community order.
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