Sentencing guidelines

On Wednesday, the Government introduced the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill: in effect, to override the new guidelines for England and Wales brought in by the Sentencing Council. In the accompanying press release, the Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, said:

“These guidelines create a justice system where outcomes could be influenced by race, culture or religion. This differential treatment is unacceptable – equality before the law is the backbone of public confidence in our justice system. Continue reading →