Hampshire PCC Reacts to Government Reforms to Lenient Sentences

Hampshire PCC reacts to government reforms to lenient sentences

A move to extend the time families have to challenge lenient sentences has been welcomed by a police and crime commissioner.

PCC welcomes reforms to allow victims more time to challenge lenient sentences

The current 28-day limit will be extended to six months, allowing victims and families more time to request that a sentence be reconsidered.

Dangerous criminals face tougher sentences as victims given more time to seek 'justice they deserve'

Crime victims and bereaved families will gain significantly more time to contest sentences they believe are too lenient under new Government measures.The deadline for requesting a review of "unduly lenient" sentences is being extended from 28 days to six months, representing a sixfold increase in the available window.Under the reforms, police and prosecutors will face a legal obligation to notify victims of their right to challenge sentences.The…

Labour leave open loophole for criminals despite vital change to key scheme

EXCLUSIVE: Ministers confirmed victims' families will be given six months to challenge "unduly lenient" sentences, up from the current deadline of 28 days.

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Justice Secretary David Lammy said victims and their families need ‘time to breathe’ after a sentence is handed down

Victims and bereaved to get more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims and bereaved to get more time to challenge lenient sentences: Victims and bereaved families will have longer than ever to challenge sentences they don’t feel fit the crime they’ve suffered, in measures unveiled in