Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN HL2712
Prison Sentences
Tabled: 23 July 2026
Answered: 3 August 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of custodial sentences under 12 months.
Answer
The evidence shows that those given a community order or suspended sentence reoffend less than similar offenders given a short prison sentence. Short prison sentences can exacerbate issues with employment, housing, and maintaining family ties, without all...
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