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Recommendation 44
44
Paragraph: 255
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Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) are an essential part of the sentencing process.
Conclusion
Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) are an essential part of the sentencing process. They allow courts to tailor sentences to individual circumstances and give sentencers confidence that specific requirements are suitable and available in their area (see paragraph 67).
Paragraph Reference:
255
Government Response
Position Not Stated
HM Government · verbatim extract
Position Not Stated
161. We agree. PSRs are probation’s assessment of the nature and causes of an offender’s behaviour, their rehabilitative needs, the risk they pose and to whom, as well as an independent recommendation of the sentencing option(s) available to the court (see responses to JHAC11, and JHAC44-46 for more detail on PSRs). The Effective Proposal Framework (EPF) tool is used by probation when preparing PSRs and supports with localising recommendations by identifying appropriate requirements and interventions available in an individual’s area (See JHAC46). J
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