New sentencing review will address UK's prison overcrowding
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe government has announced plans to launch a sentencing review to introduce tougher punishments for offenders that don't involve jail time, in an effort to ease prison overcrowding.
Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is launching the review today, coinciding with the release of approximately 1,100 inmates under a policy designed to free up space in prisons.
The review, led by ex-justice secretary David Gauke, will look into alternative sanctions while ensuring that the most dangerous criminals remain behind bars.
Ms Mahmood said: "We have an opportunity now to reshape and redesign what punishment outside of a prison looks like." READ MORE: 'Incredibly dangerous' sex offender tried to speak to girl, 9, and kept child abuse images The review will explore the use of technology to create a "prison outside prison" and mandate community work for offenders as a way to contribute positively to society.
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