David Gauke22 May 2025Prisoners to be eligible for release after serving a third of sentenceBut the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.22 May 202527 Dec 2024Make more use of open prisons, former minister saysAs he reviews sentencing policy, David Gauke points to Spain where reforms have cut prison numbers.27 Dec 202414 Nov 2024Building more prisons not answer to crisis - GaukeThe man in charge of reviewing sentencing says a more "strategic" approach to prisons is needed.14 Nov 202422 Oct 2024More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowdingSome 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.22 Oct 202421 Oct 2024Ex-Tory Gauke to lead review of prison sentences Sir Keir Starmer is to appoint former Tory justice secretary to lead a review of prison sentencing.21 Oct 202411 Oct 2024Ministers to consider scrapping short jail termsShorter sentences are among the options in a review expected to be headed by former Tory MP David Gauke.11 Oct 202414 Dec 2019The most viral videos of the election campaignVideos about the NHS received the highest views and shares on social media platforms.14 Dec 201913 Dec 2019Who are the major election casualties?Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson and the Conservatives' Zac Goldsmith are among those to lose their seats.13 Dec 2019
