Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 104369
Domestic Abuse: Sentencing
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of judicial penalties for domestic abuse.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesSentencing in individual cases is a matter for the courts. When deciding what sentence to impose, courts must consider the circumstances of the case, including the culpability of the offender, the harm they caused or intended to cause, and any aggravating...
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