“An opportunity to transform our approach and make lasting change” National charity working to break the cycle of crisis and crime Revolving Doors responds to landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis
The Government has announced the launch of a Sentencing Review, chaired by former Lord Chancellor David Gauke.
Revolving Doors Chief Executive Ms Pavan Dhaliwal said:
“This review is very welcome and long overdue to ensure that we can move towards a justice system that both better serves victims and focuses on rehabilitation.
Far too many people are in overcrowded prisons on hugely costly and ineffective short sentences not because they pose a danger to society, but because their health and social needs such as substance misuse, mental health, homelessness and for many women, domestic abuse remain unmet.
The evidence base clearly shows community-based alternatives to short sentences are not only better at addressing root causes but also lead to significantly lower reoffending rates, creating safer communities. By focusing on rehabilitation outside of prison, we can break the cycle of reoffending, ensuring justice for victims and reducing the strain on our prison system. This landmark review is an opportunity to transform our approach and make lasting change.”
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Notes to the editor
Revolving Doors is a national charity working to break the cycle of crisis and crime. We advocate for a system that addresses the drivers of contact with the criminal justice system, including trauma, poverty and discrimination. We bring independent research, policy expertise and lived experience together to champion long-term solutions for justice reform.
Landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis
- Review into sentencing launched to end prison crisis and ensure no government forced into emergency release of prisoners again
- The first principle of the Review will be to protect the public and make sure prisons punish serious offenders
- This forms part of the Government’s pledge to always have the prison places needed to lock up the most dangerous offenders, alongside its commitment to build 14,000 prison spaces
- Review will also look at tough alternatives to custody
For more information or to arrange an interview, please email charlotte.sellers@revolving-doors.org.uk. For out of hours queries or to speak to someone on the phone, please contact CEO Pavan Dhaliwal on 07738 435 059.
