Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: sentencing reform

We need to make sure that sentences are more effective at punishing offenders and repairing the harm caused to victims.

• From: Ministry of Justice, The Rt Hon Chris Grayling, The Rt Hon Simon Hughes, The Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning and Shailesh Vara
• Published: 9 April 2013
• Last updated: 8 May 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England and Wales

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2010 to 2015 government policy: sentencing reform

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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

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Published 9 April 2013
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 May 2015

   Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

2. 15 May 2013

   Added content and a link about Offender Rehabilitation Bill.

3. 26 April 2013

   Amended the Bills and Legislation section to reflect that the Crime and Courts Bill had received Royal Assent.

4. 9 April 2013

   First published.