Tag: Sentencing Bill
Letter to Minister Timpson on the implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has written to Minister Timpson to formally raise urgent concerns regarding the implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026 ahead of scheduled prison releases this September.
Sentencing Bill: ‘any new sentencing framework must deliver stability, transparency, and above all, public safety’
“Public safety is paramount,” said Baroness Newlove. “To ensure these important reforms command public confidence, it's vital we place the well-being of victims at their heart, and I'm keen to work constructively with the government to make sure these safeguards are robust and effective.”
Statement from the Victims’ Commissioner on the publication of the Gauke Review
Baroness Newlove has raised concerns over sentencing reforms proposed in the Gauke Review, warning that "the pace of change feels urgent – as if we are racing against the clock" and that stretched probation services may not be able to cope with increased demands.
Ministry of Justice to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences
Victims' Commissioner welcomes Ministry of Justice moves to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences, but underscores the need for robust pre-sentence reports and a properly resourced Probation Service.