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Recommendation 17
17
Accepted
Public polling suggests support for increased severity of custodial sentences for specific offences.
Conclusion
Our polling on the public’s view on the appropriate starting points for specific offences suggests that a majority would support increases in the severity of the relevant custodial sentences. This position is also supported by much of the research into public opinion cited in the evidence submitted to this inquiry. This potential gap between public opinion on sentencing and actual practice indicated by the evidence we received highlights the need for in-depth analysis of the public’s view of sentencing policy for particular offences. (Paragraph 87) Public opinion and understanding of sentencing 59
Government response summary AI-generated
The government details its existing quarterly Criminal Justice System Statistics publications and user feedback processes, stating it will continue to consider options for broader data presentations. It focuses on current data dissemination rather than committing to an in-depth analysis of public views on sentencing policy.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 18 January 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗