Prison Sentences: Women
Lords · Question HL3423 · Tabled 11 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what advice they are giving to prosecuting authorities, and via court sentencing guidelines, to minimise the number of women sentenced to imprisonment for any reason other than the protection of the public.
Answer
Answered by Lord Timpson, 20 Dec 2024
Charging decisions, and guidance are made by the Crown Prosecution Service, and sentencing is determined by independent courts. The Sentencing Council for England and Wales issues guidelines for sentencing that apply to all offenders and operates independ...