Tag: sentencing
Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail -OxBig News Network
Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing in England and Wales could face an additional two years in prison, under a new bill to be...
Former Rep. George Santos set for sentencing in New York federal fraud case-OxBig News Network
Former New York congressman George Santos in 2024. New York Daily News | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesFormer Rep. George Santos, whose web...
Minister to review sentencing council after ‘two-tier’ row-OxBig News Network
Sam FrancisPolitical reporterReutersJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said she will review the role of the Sentencing Council following a "two-tier" justice row over its...
Emergency sentencing law will not pass before Easter-OxBig News Network
An emergency law to override new rules about how to sentence offenders from ethnic minorities will not be passed before Easter, government sources have...
Government to override sentencing rules after ‘two-tier’ row-OxBig News Network
The government will introduce legislation to Parliament this week to override independent guidance on how offenders from ethnic minorities should be sentenced.It comes after...