Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 25
25
Deferred
Paragraph: 116
Consider implementing a press judges model to proactively disseminate information on sentencing judgments.
Conclusion
In order to improve the quality of information in the public domain on sentencing, the judiciary should consider whether the model of press judges, as used in Finland and the Netherlands, could be used. The changing nature of the media landscape means that there is a strong case for taking a more proactive approach to providing information to the public on judgments, including sentencing.
Government Response Summary
The government deflects the recommendation to consider using "press judges" by stating that the Sentencing Council has a duty to publish and promote awareness of sentencing matters and will respond to the recommendation.
Paragraph Reference:
116
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
25. Section 129 of the Coroners Act places a duty on the Sentencing Council to publish and promote awareness of matters relating to sentencing. The Council will respond to this recommendation.