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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Public Protection from Serious Offenders

Monday 27 April 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Scott Benton asked about steps to protect the public from serious offenders, particularly those who commit sexual or violent offences.
  • The response stated that anyone given a standard determinate sentence of seven years or more for serious sexual or violent offences must spend two thirds of their term in prison.
  • The government plans to bring forward a sentencing White Paper to address these concerns further.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Scott Benton Con Rotherham
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

Concerns about early release of serious offenders and the need to restore confidence in the criminal justice system.

Question

What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to protect the public from serious offenders, particularly those who commit sexual or violent offences? What additional measures are being considered to address these concerns?

Answer from The Prime Minister (Robert Buckland)

Protecting the public is our primary duty, and changes have been made such that anyone given a standard determinate sentence of seven years or more for serious sexual or violent offences must spend two thirds of their term in prison. We will also be bringing forward a sentencing White Paper with further proposals to deal with these offenders, along with introducing tougher terrorist legislation.

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