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New sentencing guidelines will make the UK’s justice system more fair, not less – expert view

In echoes of last summer’s riots, the government is again being accused of enabling a “two-tier” justice system in the UK. The current row is over new guidance published by the Sentencing Council, the independent public body that advises judges and magistrates on sentencing.

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Stop ‘outsourcing’ decisions to quangos, Starmer tells cabinet

Prime minister’s comments come ahead of speech on state reform and expected Whitehall job cuts

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood: Serco’s performance fitting electronic tags ‘not good enough’

Serco has repeatedly come under fire for delays in fitting offenders with tags since it took over the Ministry of Justice’s tagging contract in 2023.

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Justice Secretary to meet Sentencing Council over ‘two tier’ guidance row

The Sentencing Council told Shabana Mahmood that if ministers ‘dictated’ guidance to courts it would undermine judicial independence.

Evening Standard

Justice secretary set for showdown with judges over sentencing guidelines

Comes as Sentencing Council write a letter angrily rejecting minister’s claim that they have created a ‘two tier’ justice system

The Independent UK

Sentencing Council warns against guidance being ‘dictated’ by ministers

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has written to the independent body to make clear her ‘displeasure’ and call for changes to be reconsidered.

The Independent UK

Alarm at plan for less-qualified probation staff to deal with sex offenders in England and Wales

Watchdog warns that move, which also includes domestic abusers, must be closely watched to keep public safe

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Outrage as 'Two-Tier' Justice System Sparks Fury—Labour Demands Immediate Action

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for controversial new sentencing guidelines to be scrapped “as soon as possible.”

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Fact check: New sentencing guidelines were written by independent body

The guidelines say courts should always order a pre-sentence report when considering a prison term ‘unless it considers that it is unnecessary’.

Evening Standard

Mahmood to review Sentencing Council’s powers amid ‘two-tier’ justice row

Lord chancellor announces move follows claims that new sentencing rules discriminate against white men

The Guardian - UK

Justice Secretary threatens to change law in call to reconsider court guidance

The Sentencing Council published new guidelines for courts to follow when imposing community and custodial sentences on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Government should change law to overrule ‘two-tier’ justice guidance – Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch called for the Justice Secretary to change the law and said the Conservatives will back her.

The Independent UK

BBC presenter cuts off Jenrick in fiery clash over ‘two-tier justice’ claims

Robert Jenrick’s interview with Emma Barnett descended into a row over sentencing guidelines

The Independent UK

Starmer says it would be ‘big mistake’ to think Ukraine no longer needs military support because peace deal inevitable – as it happened

Prime minister says countries will have to defend a peace deal, if one happens, as he takes questions at a defence factory

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Evening Standard

Private prosecution shake-up announced by ministers after Post Office and 'fast-track justice' scandals

A two-month consultation will look at a shopping list of proposals aimed at restoring public faith in criminal justice

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary calls for sentencing guideline on ethnicity to be reversed

Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood said she will be writing to the Sentencing Council to ‘register my displeasure’.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary calls for sentencing guideline to be reversed over ethnicity

The Sentencing Council published new principles for judges to follow when imposing community and custodial sentences on Wednesday.

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Labour minister says 'clue is in the name' to defend welfare cuts

A cabinet minister has said the “clue is in the name” when defending Labour’s plans to slash welfare spending ...

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Evening Standard

Chancellor plans sweeping welfare cuts amid tariffs warning, higher inflation and increasing borrowing costs

A minister has defended the proposals saying there is a ‘moral case’ for cutting Britain’s welfare bill

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary says courts backlog will rise despite record level of sittings

A major review led by Sir Brian Leveson is expected to report on reforms to the court system in the spring.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary says backlog will go up despite record court sitting days

The major review led by Sir Brian Leveson is expected to report on reforms to the court system in the spring.

The Independent UK

Ban criminals from pubs and sports games instead of sending them to prison, minister suggests

The courts minister confirmed ministers will look at banning criminals from sports games, pubs and social events in a bid to free up prison spaces

Evening Standard

Crown court judges to sit at record level to tackle delays – Justice Secretary

The Government also confirmed funding for repairs and maintenance for courts will rise from £120 million last year to £148.5 million this year.

The Guardian - UK

Prisoners in England and Wales could earn early release under Texas-style shakeup

Justice secretary considers introduction of good behaviour credits in radical ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach

The Independent UK

Prison shake-up could see inmates work to earn freedom

Texas-inspired changes are being proposed for UK prisons

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