Buckland outlines new firm but fair approach to offenders

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Buckland outlines new firm but fair approach to offenders

A radical new dual approach to offenders could see people with mental health issues diverted to treatment – but longer jail terms for violent criminals, according to the government.

Date - 16th September 2020
By - Chris Smith

The Justice Secretary will outline plans for violent offenders to serve longer jail time along with new measures to tackle the underlying causes of offending as well as improve the rehabilitation and supervision of offenders in the...

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