Do Shorter Prison Sentences Make Society Less Safe? What the Evidence Says

Do shorter prison sentences make society less safe? What the evidence out of the UK says

Ineffective rehabilitation seems to be where government should focus, writes Daniel Alge.

Victims of sick criminals are being 'slapped in face' with short sentence review

A bereaved dad condemns the review which is expected to result in offenders leaving prison early.

Would shorter prison sentences ‘spark a crime wave’? Here’s what the evidence says

The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review proposed the most significant reforms since the 1990s

Do shorter prison sentences make society less safe? What the evidence says

The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review has proposed the most significant reform of sentencing and punishment in England and Wales since the 1990s. The review, chaired by former Conservative justice secretary David Gauke, calls for a number of changes to address the crisis of overcrowding in prisons. These include using fewer and shorter prison sentences, enhanced opportunities for early release based on good behaviour, and more us…

Strengthening alternatives to custody in the community - Russell Webster

The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans for stronger community sentences as alternatives to custody.

Weekend Feature-Are Shorter Prison Sentences Putting Society at Risk?What the evidence says

Written by Daniel Alge, Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Brunel University of London= The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review has proposed the most significant reform of sentencing and punishment in England and Wales since the 1990s. The review, chaired by former Conservative justice secretary David Gauke, calls for a number of changes to address the crisis of overcrowding in prisons. These include using fewer and…