Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 71325
Prison Sentences
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she is taking steps to reduce the use of short custodial sentences for non-violent offences.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinIn line with the Independent Sentencing Review’s recommendation on reducing the use of short custodial sentences, the Sentencing Bill 2025 introduces a presumption to suspend short custodial sentences of 12 months or less, including for non-violent offenc...
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