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Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

The proposals were brought forward following claims of a ‘two-tier’ justice system.

Evening Standard

Minority groups have always faced two-tier justice in Britain

Letters: In response to the suspension of new sentencing rules, Cordella Bart-Stewart highlights the racial disparities that continue to dog the criminal justice system. Plus Francesca Cociani on the real-life consequences of the justice secretary’s culture war on sentencing

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers attack ‘dangerous’ decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Society of Black Lawyers calls decision to block pre-sentencing reports ‘deliberate step backwards’

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Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

The Justice Secretary said ‘all must be equal before the law’ as the Government introduced a Bill following a row over guidelines.

Evening Standard

Labour’s populist pantomime over sentencing rules plays into the hands of the right

Forcing the abandonment of commonsense, evidence-based guidelines is a new low for a party that once prided itself on justice reform, says Janey Starling of campaign group Level Up

The Guardian - UK

Sentencing guidelines delayed after row over claims of ‘two-tier justice’

The Sentencing Council said the changes were ‘necessary and appropriate’ but that it would not implement them while a Bill was imminent.

Evening Standard

Sentencing Council suspends plans for new guidelines amid ‘two-tier’ justice row

Guidelines could have led to criminals in England and Wales getting different sentences depending on their age, sex and ethnicity

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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.

The Independent UK

Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to introduce legislation to block the changes

Evening Standard

Sentencing Council backs down over ‘two-tier’ guidelines in face of Starmer fury

Keir Starmer made it clear his government would try to push through a law this week to overturn the guidance after claims it would create a ‘two-tier’ justice system

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

Evening Standard

Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Moves to change the law come after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new guidance.

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary warned against ‘megaphone diplomacy’ in sentencing row

Former Tory justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland also suggested he had no truck with accusations the Government was implementing ‘two-tier’ justice.

The Independent UK

No 10 happy to dip its toe into culture wars in row with Sentencing Council

Concerns over sentencing guidelines are genuine but government also hopes to win admirers with tough attitude

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Keir Starmer says all options on table in ‘two-tier’ row with Sentencing Council

PM said ministers would consider next steps over guidance for judges in England and Wales aimed at tackling bias

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Outrage Erupts Over ‘Soft’ New Guidelines That Could Let More Migrants Dodge Deportation in Latest Scandal

Concerns are growing over new draft sentencing guidelines that critics say could make it easier for foreign offenders to avoid deportation.

The Independent UK

Sentencing Council refuses to change guidance in ‘two-tier justice’ row

Shabana Mahmood threatened to change the law if necessary after the ‘disappointing’ response.

Evening Standard

Government should abolish Sentencing Council, Tory MP suggests

Esther McVey drew comparisons to the Government’s recent decision to abolish NHS England.

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Ex-minister calls for quangos to face MPs’ scrutiny amid Sentencing Council row

Arm’s-length bodies went ‘rogue’, Sir Christopher Chope told MPs on Friday.

The Independent UK

Proposals for stronger powers over Sentencing Council guidelines blocked

Robert Jenrick’s Bill proposed that the Sentencing Council be prevented from issuing guidelines without the consent of the Secretary of State.

The Conversation

New sentencing guidelines will make the UK’s justice system more fair, not less – expert view

In echoes of last summer’s riots, the government is again being accused of enabling a “two-tier” justice system in the UK. The current row is over new guidance published by the Sentencing Council, the independent public body that advises judges and magistrates on sentencing.

Evening Standard

Government must stop ‘outsourcing’ decisions to regulators, PM tells Cabinet

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out plans to overhaul the British state later in the week.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary to meet Sentencing Council over ‘two tier’ guidance row

The Sentencing Council told Shabana Mahmood that if ministers ‘dictated’ guidance to courts it would undermine judicial independence.

The Independent UK

Justice secretary set for showdown with judges over sentencing guidelines

Comes as Sentencing Council write a letter angrily rejecting minister’s claim that they have created a ‘two tier’ justice system

The Independent UK

Sentencing Council warns against guidance being ‘dictated’ by ministers

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has written to the independent body to make clear her ‘displeasure’ and call for changes to be reconsidered.

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