Under the new Victims and Courts Bill, offenders who refuse to attend court sentencing will face harsher penalties, including up to two more years in prison. This reform addresses serious public concern following incidents where high-profile killers evaded facing their victims' families in court. The Prime Minister has committed to this legislative change after hearing from grieving families. Judges will also have authority to impose punitive measures, including assaults on prison privileges and confinement, aimed at ensuring accountability in the judicial process.
Under the reforms being introduced, judges will have the power to impose sentences of up to two additional years for offenders who refuse to attend court for sentencing.
This legislative change, a response to public outcry from victims' families, aims to ensure that serious offenders cannot evade facing their victims during sentencing hearings.
Families of victims have advocated for this law, expressing the need for killers, like Thomas Cashman, to confront the consequences of their actions directly.
The new laws introduced in the Victims and Courts Bill will also allow judges to impose imprisonment terms and revoke privileges for disruptive behavior in court.
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