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

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.

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. A new law to reverse “damaging” guidance on the sentencing of offenders from minorities will not be passed before Easter, despite the Government’s promise to rush it through Parliament. The guidance, which has led to accusations of “two-tier justice”, comes into force on Tuesday. Ministers have promised legislation to overturn the guidance…

'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

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…

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

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…