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Public unawareness of sentencing trends undermines informed debate and policy decisions.
Conclusion
It is concerning that much of the public is not aware of recent trends in sentence lengths.It means that the public is not able to consider individual sentences within a wider context. Low levels of understanding of sentencing has an effect on the quality of public debate on sentencing, which in turn can have an influence on sentencing policy.
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Government Response
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Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
Tenth Report - Public opinion and understanding of sentencing
25 Oct 2023
HC 305
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.9 yrs
Report published
25 Oct 2023