Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 126903
Reoffenders
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Question
Adam Jogee
Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the a) deterrents and b) sentences issued to repeat offenders.
Answer
Jake RichardsProlific offenders represent nearly 10% of offenders but account for just over 50% of all sentences. That clearly cannot continue. Their offending, while not high harm, hurts local communities through shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.Sentencing in in...
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