UK Government Launches Sentencing Review
UK Government Launches Sentencing Review
UK Government Launches Sentencing Review
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The UK government has initiated a sentencing review aimed at exploring tougher non-custodial punishments to alleviate prison overcrowding, which has seen the population double in the last 30 years. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced this review, led by former Justice Secretary David Gauke, coinciding with the release of about 1,100 inmates to free up prison space. The review will investigate innovative approaches, including technology for monitoring offenders and community service mandates, while ensuring that serious criminals remain incarcerated. It will also examine the role of 'nudge' technology and alternatives to short custodial sentences, with a focus on addressing prolific offending and crimes against women. The review is set to conclude by spring 2025, reflecting a significant shift in the approach to punishment within the justice system. This initiative comes at a time when self-harm rates in prisons have surged, highlighting the urgent need for reform.

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