A Bill to reform sentencing provision to ensure that the length of a custodial sentence reflects the sentence of a court; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Sentencing (Reform) Bill aims to reform the law on custodial sentences so that the length of a prison term more closely reflects the sentence handed down by the court. It also includes related reforms to other sentencing provisions as part of a broader reform package.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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