Prison Sentences
Commons · Question 71325 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 5 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she is taking steps to reduce the use of short custodial sentences for non-violent offences.
Answer
Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 5 Sep 2025
In line with the Independent Sentencing Review’s recommendation on reducing the use of short custodial sentences, the Sentencing Bill 2025 introduces a presumption to suspend short custodial sentences of 12 months or less, including for non-violent offenc...