Sentencing guidelines for ethnic minority suspects delayed after backlash

'Two-tier' justice row: UK sentencing plan factoring age, sex, and ethnicity suspended

The Sentencing Council for England and Wales has suspended plans that could have reduced the likelihood of prison sentences based on a convict's ethnicity, age, or sex.

Labour civil war explodes over police and justice crisis

A new report by the National Police Chiefs' Council called for "equality of policing outcomes" for different ethnic groups.

UK govt moves to block sentencing guidelines for minority defendants

Britain's government on Tuesday introduced legislation to block new sentencing guidelines taking into account a defendant's ethnic or cultural background, on the grounds it would give the impression of preferential treatment for minority defendants.

A demand that defendants from ethnic or religious minorities be treated differently from others by the courts has drawn criticism in England.

EXCLUSIVE: Two-Tier Sentencing Guidelines Were in Force This Morning

This email was sent to magistrates today from the Sentencing Council: "Dear Magistrate (Crime) The Sentencing Council has delayed the implementation of

Britain Enacts ‘Two-Tier’ Justice System, Prioritizing Bail for Ethnic Minorities.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: New Ministry of Justice guidelines prioritizing ethnic minority, transgender, and female suspects for bail in Britain have sparked debate over “two-tier” justice. Who’s Involved: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, and the Sentencing Council. Where & When: United Kingdom, guidelines effective from Tuesday following publication of new guidance in January. Key Quote: Robert Jenric…