The Bar Council suggested that certain Covid-like restrictions could replace custodial sentences for low-risk offenders, with measures promoting reintegration while alleviating the prison overcrowding crisis.
Their submission proposed using a system similar to Sweden’s, where non-violent offenders might be granted temporary releases to maintain family relationships and pursue education or job opportunities.
By implementing enhanced home detention and curfews, the Bar Council believes the justice system can enforce penalties effectively while potentially reducing prison populations.
The review, led by former justice secretary David Gauke, seeks innovative solutions to manage a prison system under significant strain, exploring creative alternatives to traditional sentencing.
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