Tag: Sentencing Act
Early release: ‘October delay must be used to deliver safeguards for victims’
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The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, has responded to the Government's announcement on sentencing reforms and the delay to implementation until October.
Victims’ Commissioner meets with new Lord Chancellor as Government pauses prison releases
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Claire Waxman met with the Lord Chancellor, Alex Norris, to discuss the safeguards needed to protect victims and maintain public confidence as the Government reviews planned early prison releases.
Prime Minister pauses prisoner early release scheme
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Victims' Commissioner: Government has rightly halted prisoner early release scheme and must now provide urgent clarity for victims.
Prime Minister to review prisoner early release scheme following victim safety concerns
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Victims' Commissioner: "As things stand, I do not have confidence that these releases can be managed in a way that fully safeguards victims, protects the public and maintains confidence in the justice system."