Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection, abolished in 2012, have been widely criticised and the current government has committed to ending them “once and for all”.
Documents to download
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General debate on the cost and effectiveness of sentences under 12 months and consequences for the prison population (187KB PDF)
Ellie Reeves MP has secured a Westminster Hall debate on the effectiveness of custodial sentences shorter than 12 months. This pack provides background for the debate. It covers the following:
- Numbers of people serving short sentences
- Cost of prison
- Law and sentencing guidelines
- Campaigns to reduce the use of short sentences
- Impacts of short term sentences on reoffending
It also discusses current government policy and provides an overview of recent Parliamentary debate; media comment and other relevant further reading.
Documents to download
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General debate on the cost and effectiveness of sentences under 12 months and consequences for the prison population (187KB PDF)
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