Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 10333
Prison Sentences
Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 28 October 2024
Question
Richard Tice
Reform UK — Boston and Skegness
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps she has taken to ensure that (a) violent and (b) repeat offenders receive longer sentences.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinSentencing in individual cases is a matter for our independent 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...
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