Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 8682

Sentencing: Attendance

Tabled: 11 October 2024

Answered: 21 October 2024

Question

James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving judges the power to compel offenders to appear in court for sentencing hearing for offences (a) that are punishable with imprisonment for 14 years

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

The Government is committed to legislating to enhance court powers to require offenders to attend their sentencing hearings. This precise measure will be included in the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill which the Government intends to introduce ...

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