Offenders in England and Wales who refuse to face their victims' families in court for sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks under new government rules. The imposition of new prison sanctions, coming into effect next year, builds on existing laws that order offenders to attend sentencing.
Criminals who refuse sentencing could lose prison privileges
UKPulse News DeskOffenders in England and Wales may face new sanctions for refusing to attend their sentencing hearings.
- New rules grant judges powers to impose loss of prison privileges or cell confinement on offenders who refuse to attend sentencing.
- The changes come into effect next year and build on existing laws that order offenders to attend sentencing.
Why this matters: The changes aim to strengthen the consequences for offenders and ensure they can be 'appropriately punished'.
What this means for you: If you have a loved one affected by crime, these changes may affect the way offenders are punished and held accountable.