Research Briefing
Sentencing Bill 2019-20
The Sentencing Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. No date is yet available for second reading.
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Research Briefing
Review of unduly lenient sentences
The Attorney General has the power to refer sentences for certain offences which he or she believes to be unduly lenient to the Court of Appeal. The Attorney General’s power to refer only applies to serious offences.
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Research Briefing
Safety in prisons in England and Wales
There has been a decline in prison safety since 2012. Assaults and incidents of self-harm are at record highs and the number of self-inflicted deaths has risen. Chief Inspectors of Prisons, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman, Independent Monitoring Boards and the Justice Committee have all repeatedly expressed concern. HM Prisons and Probation Service has a national strategy for safety. The Justice Committee has called for an overarching and integrated prisons strategy.
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Research Briefing
The prison estate
This briefing describes the prison estate in England and Wales. It discusses conditions in the estate and the Government's 'Prison Estate Transformation Programme'.
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Debate Pack
Prevention of retail crime
A Westminster Hall debate on the prevention of retail crime has been scheduled for Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 9.30 am. The Member leading the debate is David Hanson MP.
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Research Briefing
Suicide Prevention: Policy and Strategy
This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It does so by considering the strategies of the UK Government, as well as the devolved administrations, from various policy perspectives.
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Debate Pack
Female Offender Strategy One Year On
A Westminster Hall debate on Female Offender Strategy One Year On is scheduled for Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 2.30 pm. The Member leading the debate is Kate Green MP
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Research Briefing
Prisoners’ Release on Temporary Licence
Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) allows prisoners to be released temporarily into the community for specific purposes such as to engage in employment, to maintain family ties or to receive medical treatment. Not every prisoner is eligible to be released on temporary licence. Some, such as those posing the highest security threat are barred altogether.
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Research Briefing
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
The Coalition Government abolished the much criticised sentences of imprisonment for public protection (IPPs) in 2012. However, the change was not made retrospective, and around 2,400 prisoners were still serving IPPs in March 2019. There have been calls for change.
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Research Briefing
Contracting out of probation services
This briefing paper charts the implementation of controversial reforms to the probation service.
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Debate Pack
Acquired brain injury
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2019 on acquired brain injury. The topic for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Debate Pack
Youth inmates in solitary confinement
A Westminster Hall debate on Youth inmates in solitary confinement is scheduled for Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 2.30 pm. The Member leading the debate is Emma Hardy MP
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Debate Pack
General debate on the cost and effectiveness of sentences under 12 months and consequences for the prison population
This briefing has been prepared ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on Thursday 7 March 2019. The debate is sponsored by Ellie Reeves MP.
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Debate Pack
Recall of Women to Prisons
A Westminster Hall debate on Recall of Women to Prisons is scheduled for Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Carolyn Harris MP.
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