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Sentencing trends over the last 20 years
The @SentencingAcad publishes a range of fascinating infographics on sentencing trends over the last 20 years via their Sentencing Hub.
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The Sentencing Hub – Informing Evidence-Based Sentencing;
@Clinks_Tweets guest blog on new @SentencingAcad resource
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Public Opinion and the Language of Sentencing - @SentencingAcad research assesses public understanding of some key sentencing terms. russellwebster.com/public-op…
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The Council co-hosted its second research symposium in May, alongside @TheSCCJR and @SentencingAcad .
A report and videos from the event, highlighting discussions that took place is now available 👉 tinyurl.com/4nvp3umv.
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New research analysis by Prof Jose Pina-Sánchez & @SentencingAcad
They estimate 87% of the increase in sentence severity in England & Wales over last 2 decades is due to a genuine change in #sentencing practice (sentence inflation 📈⬆️), ie. more punitive
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Would you like to join the Sentencing Academy at a time of great significance for sentencing in England and Wales? We are looking for a Research and Policy Officer for an initial one year fixed-term to help us develop our new Sentencing Hub.
Full details: sentencingacademy.org.uk/res…
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Georgia-Mae Chung has written an article for the Sentencing Academy on the topic of totality. The article forms part of the Sentencing Explained series and provides an overview of the current law.
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Fellow charity the @SentencingAcad recently released a piece of research entitled ‘who is in prison and what is the purpose of imprisonment’?
73% of people surveyed said they knew ‘not very much’ or ‘nothing at all’. But how much do YOU know? 🤔
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NEW SPEAKERS for Friday's sentencing seminar. The Lady Chief Justice will be joining us and we’ll be getting an update on the Independent Sentencing Review from Chairman the Rt Hon @DavidGauke. For full programme and to sign up: bit.ly/3AZV4H9
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What do children know and think about sentencing? - Report from @SentencingAcad russellwebster.com/what-do-c…
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We invited @SentencingAcad to reflect on the findings of its recent survey on the public’s knowledge of the prison population and the purpose of imprisonment.
Find out more in Dr Jonathan Bild's blog: magistrates-association.org.…
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Over half of people think prisons are not effective according to a new survey. It has revealed a significant lack of knowledge about prisons, including the kinds of offences the prison population is being held for, and rates of reoffending thejusticegap.com/survey-rev…
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What do the public think about prisons?
@SentencingAcad survey reveals what the public know about who is in prison and why.
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Thrilled to have contributed to the data analysis for a report on children’s perceptions of sentencing in England and Wales! 📈💬 This is important work for understanding youth perspectives on sentencing.
What do children in England and Wales think and know about sentencing?
Our new report explores the findings from a survey of 1,038 children over the minimum age of criminal responsibility (aged 10-17).
Read the full report here: sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-…
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Perspectives on sentencing – join the Council and the Sentencing Academy at The City Law School on Friday 10 January 2025 to hear about our work, discuss current sentencing issues and hear from experts in the field. Free seminar. Reserve your spot now: bit.ly/3Yi1uJ9
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Sarah Sawyerr, one of our diversity and inclusion committee representatives, blogged about the disproportionality in sentencing for Black, Asian and minority ethnic defendants for @SentencingAcad, highlighting research of @PRTuk, @RunnymedeTrust and @trustforlondon among others. Read her blog on this important issue, here:
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@SentencingAcad has just advertised for a #CEO position! It is a fabulous organisation to work for, with a clear and vital mission.
Pls could this be retweeted widely so we can bring the role to the attention of as many as possible
Could you be our new CEO?
We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join us to oversee the next stage of the Sentencing Academy's development and expansion.
Full details: sentencingacademy.org.uk/sen…
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📢 We know that the prison system is in crisis – but how do we solve it?
We need to talk about sentencing.
Today we have published a paper from the most senior former judges in England and Wales, calling on the government to reverse the trend of imposing ever longer sentences.
ALT Sentence inflation: a judicial critique. The most senior former judges in England and Wales have called on the government to reverse the trend of imposing ever longer sentences, giving warning that radical solutions are needed to address the acute crisis in prisons.
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Delighted to be representing @SentencingAcad at today’ Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Learning Disability in Sentencing Conference #SSCMHConf2024 @ScotSentencing
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Useful overview by @commonslibrary of planned changes to the automatic release point from prison (from 50 to 40%) for some prisoners
Also summarises reactions by @HMIPrisonsnews @PGA_Prisons @TheHowardLeague @PRTuk @SentencingAcad and @CrimeandJustice
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