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  • Government response to Law Commission report on the Sentencing Code

    Today (28 April 2020) the government has published its final response to the Law Commission’s Report on the Sentencing Code.

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  • Sentencing Code unveiled in Parliament

    Plans to simplify the country’s complex sentencing laws moved a step closer today (5 March 2020) as Ministers unveiled a Bill in Parliament.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Automatic early release of terrorists ends

    The automatic early release of terrorist offenders will end as emergency legislation to ensure the public is protected receives Royal Assent.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • ‘Helen’s Law’ returns to Parliament

    Murderers and paedophiles who refuse to disclose information about their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ enters Parliament today (8 January 2020).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public given power to question ‘lenient’ prison sentences

    More victims will soon be able to ask for an offender’s sentence to be increased if they think the punishment is too lenient.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Helen’s Law takes vital step closer

    Murderers and paedophiles who hold back information on their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ enters parliament today (15 October 2019).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sentencing review to look at most dangerous and prolific offenders

    The Ministry of Justice will conduct an urgent review ordered by the Prime Minister, to ensure the public are properly protected from the most dangerous criminals.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • PM launches sentencing review to look at most dangerous and prolific offenders

    The work will focus on violent and sexual offenders and whether they are serving sentences that truly reflect the severity of their crimes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government moves closer to introducing Sentencing Code

    The new Sentencing Code to simplify and tidy up the country’s complex sentencing laws moved a step closer today (23 May 2019), as the government introduced a Bill in Parliament.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary David Gauke sets out long-term for justice

    David Gauke today (18 February 2019) set out his vision for a "smart" justice system to reduce reoffending, protect the public and ensure serious criminals receive the punishment they deserve.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker

    New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Life sentences for killer drivers

    Ministers confirm plans to introduce tougher sentences for those who drive irresponsibly and devastate lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Increased sentences for 2 Nottingham child sex offenders

    Dobson and Smith had their sentences significantly increased by the Court of Appeal

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Killer drivers to face to life sentences

    Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment to the Sentencing Council

    The Lord Chancellor, in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, has appointed Rosina Cottage QC to the Sentencing Council for 3 years from 18 July 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New sentencing measures to take effect next month

    A series of tougher sentencing measures, new criminal offences and a more balanced judicial review system will come into force when the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 takes effect on 13 April.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New tough sentences for possessing ‘paedophile manuals’

    People caught with documents that contain practical advice on how to commit sexual offences against children will face tough sentences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justice for victims of banned drivers

    Drivers who cause death or serious injuries on the roads when they've been banned from driving will face long jail sentences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Radical overhaul of sentencing continues

    From this month community sentences will have to include an element of punishment, as the radical overhaul of sentencing continues Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists

    In a radical overhaul of sentencing, the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today announced that criminals convicted of rape or attempted rape of a child or terrorism offences will no longer be automatically released at the ha…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government