Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-03-06 14:02:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C9AE83D1B60CC94D0E775EA2351104DD36F0E8D899F0846B3952DA41853F72C0
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The new sentencing guidelines were drafted in November 2023 when the Conservative Party were in power. This included for the full consultation period ending February 2024. The Sentencing Council is independent and ministers do not currently have the power to override it https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-Imposition-Consultation-Response-paper.pdf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg19gx7vl4o.amp
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