Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 27
27
Deferred
Paragraph: 120
Provide additional resources to the Sentencing Council to expand its communications work.
Conclusion
The Sentencing Council should be provided with additional resource to expand its communications work across both traditional and social media.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government responds by emphasising the importance of openness and transparency for victims in the criminal justice system, rather than addressing the recommendation to provide additional resources to the Sentencing Council for communications.
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Paragraph Reference:
120
Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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67. In line with regular practice on funding with regards to Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) such as the Sentencing Council, the MoJ reviews the requirements of ALBs periodically and across the Spending Review period. The MoJ keeps funding allocations under review, adjusting budgets where necessary to reflect changes in policy, legislation, or other key priorities—whilst being mindful of the wider departmental budgetary position.
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