Shabana Mahmood has initiated a review of the Sentencing Council's powers in England and Wales after claims that new guidelines could unfairly discriminate against white men. The council's proposal suggests that an offender's ethnicity or faith could significantly influence sentencing decisions, prompting Mahmood's concerns about equal treatment under the law. Expressing her displeasure with the council's direction, she emphasized that justice should not vary based on an individual's background. Mahmood plans to explore legislative changes if needed, as part of her review efforts.
Shabana Mahmood has expressed strong concern regarding the Sentencing Council's guidelines, asserting that differential treatment based on ethnicity undermines the principle of equal treatment under the law.
Mahmood stated that she will review the powers of the Sentencing Council, intending to re-evaluate how ethnicity and faith impact sentencing guidelines.
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