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'Two-tier justice' row: Government plans to change law to overrule Sentencing Council

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated there will "never be a two-tier sentencing approach under my watch" amid controversy over sentencing guidelines.
The Sentencing Council refused Shabana Mahmood's request to reconsider its new instructions for judges.
Mahmood claimed the new guidelines "amount to differential treatment" by favoring certain minority groups for pre-sentence reports.
Robert Jenrick described any government action as "too little too late.

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The Independent (US)

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Ministers mull axing Sentencing Council as law to reverse guidance is drawn up

Legislation will be introduced to overturn the Sentencing Council guidance after ‘two-tier justice’ claims.

2 days ago·United States

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Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

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Judicial Inequality? New Sentencing Rules in Britain Tougher on White Males

The new guidelines introduce harsher penalties for white males over the age of 25 compared to individuals from ethnic, religious, or other minority groups, including women—particularly pregnant women.

3 days ago

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GB News

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'We will fast track it!' Keir Starmer to pass emergency law to STOP new two tier sentencing rules discriminating against white men

The Government is due to pass an emergency law to stop two tier sentencing rules which discriminate against white men

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

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Justice Secretary ‘Considering All Her Options’ on Sentencing Council: Minister

The justice secretary is “considering all her options” when it comes to the Sentencing Council, a Home Office minister has suggested. Dame Angela Eagle said Shabana Mahmood is “considering the best way to make progress” after the body refused a request to reconsider its guidance on how offenders from minorities should be sentenced. The government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges, which says a…

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Guido Fawkes

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Government Scrambles to Override 'Two-Tier' Guidance With Emergency Legislation

The government is set to push through emergency legislation this week to "surgically remove" the Sentencing Council’s new ‘two-tier’ guidelines after top

3 days ago

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Caldron Pool

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Ethnic Minorities Prioritized for Bail in Two-Tier System · Caldron Pool

Newly revealed Ministry of Justice guidance instructs UK judges to prioritize bail hearings for ethnic minorities, women, and transgender defendants. In other words, everyone other than straight, White, males. According to The Telegraph, the policy advises courts to consider “historical trauma” and the impact of racism—potentially even suffered by a suspect’s ancestors—when deciding whether to grant bail. Judges have been advised to consider his…

3 days ago

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