Police Chiefs Warn of Crime Surge as Ministers Push Prison Sentence Cuts
Senior police officers have issued a strong warning to the government over its proposed Sentencing Bill, cautioning that plans to shorten prison terms could trigger a significant rise in crime across England and Wales. According to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), reducing short-term sentences and releasing offenders earlier could result in thousands of additional
Police Chiefs Warn of Crime Surge as Ministers Push Prison Sentence Cuts Read More »