Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 1392
Sentencing
Tabled: 23 July 2024
Answered: 30 July 2024
Question
Tim Roca
Labour — Macclesfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to compel defendants to attend their sentencing.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinOffenders who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings deny victims and their families the opportunity to explain how their crimes have impacted their lives. This Government wants victims to have faith that justice will be delivered and to see criminals...
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