Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 44678
Pre-sentence Reports
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 22 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Josh Babarinde
Liberal Democrat — Eastbourne
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in what proportion of cases a pre-sentence report was requested in each year since 2013.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe Probation Service is responsible for producing Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) where they have been requested by the Court. The PSR assesses the offender’s behaviour, the risk they pose, and recommends sentencing options tailored to the individual. The re...
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