Sentencing in England and Wales19 Dec 2025Former prison officer jailed for child sex offencesThe 36-year-old is sentenced to 40 months in prison and given a sexual harm prevention order.19 Dec 202521 Oct 2025Thousands of criminals could be released early under government sentencing reform, Tories sayThe party has proposed changes to the Sentencing Bill to ensure serious offenders stay locked up for longer.21 Oct 202524 Aug 2025Pub and travel bans proposed under sentencing rule changesMinisters say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.24 Aug 20253 Jun 2025Ex-victims commissioner to lead legal appeals bodyThe barrister, who is also a former police commissioner, is tasked with reforming the embattled commission.3 Jun 20257 May 2025Olivia's mum backs sentencing refusal law changeCheryl Korbel say she was not able to look her daughter's killer in the eye when he was jailed.7 May 202524 Apr 2025Killers and stalkers should live in restricted zones, say victimsRhianon Bragg, who was stalked by her ex-partner, felt "trapped" when he was released from prison.24 Apr 20253 Apr 2025Calls for tougher new sentences for hare coursingWiltshire PCC argues for tougher sentences3 Apr 20251 Apr 2025Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier rowIt comes after ministers introduced a law overriding new guidelines on minority offender sentencing.1 Apr 202531 Mar 2025Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' rowIt comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.31 Mar 2025...
