It is vital that the public has access to current data on sentencing practice so individual cases can be understood in their broader context. The MoJ should review its statistical releases on sentencing to ensure that they are presented in a format that is easily accessible and relevant to members of the public. Statistical releases should be accompanied by analysis and commentary. The MoJ should also revive the digest of criminal justice statistics and ensure that this reflects trends in sentencing and issues subject to public debate. (Paragraph 42) Public opinion and understanding of sentencing 57