Is the government’s push to increase prison sentences ‘easy headlines’ or meaningful reform?

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Analysis: Seven justice secretaries over 10 years have made similar pledges to cut reoffending and protect the public, Lizzie Dearden writes

Robert Buckland QC is heavily criticised for suggesting ban on naming suspects of ‘good character’ before chargethat it says will help protect the public and stop criminals reoffending.

 

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What’s the point of increased sentences when so few prosecutions? The police are under funded, the courts have a massive backlog and the prison system a mess! Let’s sort out the current problems before making them bigger.

The 'easy headlines' bit. A govt of slogans and little else

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