Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme Extension
2020-01-16
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Eddie Hughes
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The Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme has been extended to cover additional child sexual abuse and domestic abuse offences.
I am glad to hear what the Solicitor General has to say, because the people of Willenhall and Bloxwich certainly do not want to see unduly lenient sentences for those convicted of rape, murder or terrorism. When he gets a referral under the scheme, how often is the sentence increased?
The number of sentences considered by the Law Officers—the Attorney General and myself—has trebled since 2010. There were approximately 1,000 referrals last year, of which 86 cases were referred to the Court of Appeal and 50 offenders had their sentences increased.
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