Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, proposed a law enabling the public to challenge criminal sentences they find unjust. If 500 individuals petition the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), it would require a review. Tice believes this will enhance public confidence in the justice system by implementing an additional safeguard. Citing the controversial case of Lucy Connolly, he highlighted disparities in sentencing, promoting a system that would maintain judicial integrity while allowing civic engagement in justice outcomes. However, the Ministry of Justice remains uninterested in his proposal, noting existing avenues for appeal.
Richard Tice emphasized the value of public input in the justice system, believing a mechanism for petitions would enhance public confidence in sentencing fairness.
He argued that allowing the public to question sentences through a formal process would provide a vital safeguard, calling it a 'treble check safeguard' on justice.
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