A Bill to provide that a criminal reconvicted for an offence on a second or further occasion receives a longer sentence than for the first such offence.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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This bill would make repeat offenders face longer sentences than for their first offence. If a person is reconvicted on a second or later occasion, the court would impose a longer sentence than for their initial conviction. The aim is to deter reoffending by escalating penalties on subsequent convictions.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons with a first reading in 2013, and no later stages are listed in the provided details.
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24 Jun 2013
This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
