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Child Cruelty: Sentencing

Tuesday 14 December 2021 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Simon Jupp raised concerns about child protection in sentencing policy following the case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.
  • The Minister agreed that child murder with premeditation should carry a whole-life order under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
  • The Minister called for all Members to support measures ensuring child killers are never released from prison.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Jupp
Justice & Courts Safeguarding & DBS
Context

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes' case highlights the need for stricter sentencing policies for child protection.

Question

The harrowing case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes makes it clear that child protection must be at the heart of our sentencing policy. What steps will my right hon. Friend take to ensure that child killers are never released from prison?

Answer from Dominic Raab

I thank my hon. Friend and totally agree with him about the appalling case of little Arthur. He is right, and in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, child murder will be where there is premeditation, and will carry a whole-life order as its starting point. I hope that all hon. Members across the House will join us in supporting that measure. May I also mention Tony's law, which we are introducing to increase the penalties for causing death and causing serious injury from child cruelty.

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