Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 29
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 129
Improving public discourse on sentencing is crucial for greater understanding and consensus.
Conclusion
The quality of public discourse on sentencing must be improved so as to enable greater public knowledge and understanding of current sentencing practice, of Public opinion and understanding of sentencing 61 evidence on the effectiveness of different sentencing options, and the resource implications of sentences. It is incumbent on us all to play a role in shaping a more constructive debate and to seek consensus on the issues.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the pivotal role of public opinion in sentencing policy and states it is continually exploring ways to enhance current engagement processes and increase public awareness of existing avenues for involvement.
Paragraph Reference:
129
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Public opinion absolutely plays a pivotal role in shaping sentencing policy, and we recognise that this demands careful consideration and there are several ways that the Government actively engages on sentencing policy to ensure an inclusive, as well as robust policy making process (highlighted in this response). We are continually exploring ways to enhance current processes including ways to increasing public awareness of the existing avenues for engagement in sentencing policy discussions.