Prime Minister blocks hundreds more criminals from sentencing changes
What happened
The Prime Minister ordered that more serious offenders be kept behind bars for longer. This action specifically blocks individuals convicted of unlawful killing and historic child sex offences from upcoming changes to prison sentences. The Prime Minister issued this order to prevent these specific categories of criminals from benefiting from the changes.
Why it matters
This policy means that offenders involved in unlawful killing and historic child sex offences will not see their prison sentences reduced by upcoming changes. It directly impacts the length of time these specific serious offenders will spend in prison.
Who it affects
- ›Offenders convicted of unlawful killing
- ›Offenders convicted of historic child sex offences
- ›Prisoners in the UK
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