Starmer eyes ex-Tory minister David Gauke for sentencing review roleKeir Starmer may appoint David Gauke to review sentencing policies, aiming for reform in short prison sentences.
Offenders should be moved to open prisons to stop overcrowding, says former ministerUsing open prisons could reduce overcrowding and reoffending rates among inmates.
Starmer eyes ex-Tory minister David Gauke for sentencing review roleKeir Starmer may appoint David Gauke to review sentencing policies, aiming for reform in short prison sentences.
Offenders should be moved to open prisons to stop overcrowding, says former ministerUsing open prisons could reduce overcrowding and reoffending rates among inmates.
We can't lock up everyone we're cross with', says ex-justice secretaryJudges should prioritize keeping dangerous criminals behind bars rather than incarcerating everyone for minor offenses.Custodial sentences in England and Wales have inflated over the years, necessitating a reevaluation of sentencing policies.
The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons DW 10/20/2024The Netherlands has significantly reduced its prison population, contrasting with global trends of increasing incarceration rates.
We can't lock up everyone we're cross with', says ex-justice secretaryJudges should prioritize keeping dangerous criminals behind bars rather than incarcerating everyone for minor offenses.Custodial sentences in England and Wales have inflated over the years, necessitating a reevaluation of sentencing policies.
The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons DW 10/20/2024The Netherlands has significantly reduced its prison population, contrasting with global trends of increasing incarceration rates.
Jailed rioters may trigger prison overcrowding planAn emergency plan to manage prison overcrowding may be activated soon amid rising sentencing from recent riots.