MP: Cutting reoffending leads to fewer victims
The Justice Secretary has today announced plans to overhaul sentencing, in order to crack down on crime and protect the public by ensuring dangerous criminals are kept in prison for longer. This will involve community sentences becoming stricter, and the introduction of whole life orders for child killers and new powers to halt the early release of radicalised offenders. Meanwhile, changes to rules around criminal records will help increase rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
John said,
“I welcome these proposals, which will continue the Government’s drive to bear down on crime and keep the public safe. However, I also welcome more steps being taken to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate criminals who have repaid their debt to society. Our justice system is not vindictive, and cutting reoffending rates also serves to reduce the number of future victims.”
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