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'Two-tier justice' quango was warned it risked creating 'get out of jail free card' for criminals

  • The Sentencing Council implemented new guidelines despite warnings that they could create 'get out of jail free cards' for some criminals, as noted in a consultation report.
  • These guidelines, set to begin on April 1, require consideration of pre-sentence reports for offenders from certain minority groups.
  • Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed her displeasure over the new guidelines during a meeting with Lord Justice Davis.
  • Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick stated that the guidelines are 'ripe for abuse' by offenders making false identity claims to avoid punishment.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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