CRIME'S GRIP TIGHTENS ON HIGH STREETS AS SENTENCING SHIFTS

UK judges will give fewer jail sentences for shoplifting and other crimes under 12 months. This affects offenders and high street shops.

#shopliftinglaw, #uksentencing, #retailcrime, #prisoncrisis, #communitysentences

https://newsletter.tf/fewer-jail-terms-for-shoplifters-uk-march-2024/

Thousands of shoplifters may avoid jail as UK prisons are too full. This is a big change from previous rules.

#shopliftinglaw, #uksentencing, #retailcrime, #prisoncrisis, #communitysentences
https://newsletter.tf/fewer-jail-terms-for-shoplifters-uk-march-2024/

Whilst welcome, all #Probationreviews tend to say this...

"The #ProbationService should target its resources on the highest risk #offenders & those with complex needs...while expanding the use of the #ThirdSector to support those on low & medium #sentences."

Sentencing Review recommends investment in probation and the Third Sector - Russell Webster
https://www.russellwebster.com/will-probation-get-the-investment-it-needs/

#criminaljustice
#criminaljusticesystem
#lawandorder
#communitysentences
#communityrehabilitation

'If you think #jails are too soft and full of hardened #criminals, read this and think again

Plans for more #CommunitySentences in #England and #Wales are wise, those who oppose them foolish. The reality of #prison life is truly awful'
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/01/jails-too-soft-hardened-criminals-community-sentences