Killers who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose visits
MURDERERS who refuse to show up for sentence hearings could face cell confinement for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
TL;DR
- Murderers who refuse to attend sentencing hearings could face cell confinement or loss of visiting privileges.
- Current penalties, such as an extra two years, are considered a minor deterrent for those serving long sentences.
- The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to introduce various penalties, including losing social rights and cell confinement.
- Killers who disrupt their sentencing will face similar consequences.
- Visits from inmates' children will be exempt if it's in the child's best interest.
- Young offenders (18-20) will face shorter confinement periods and capped privilege removals.
- Prisons minister Catherine McKinnell stated offenders should not be able to choose when they face justice.
- Victims' commissioner Claire Waxman commended the move as a reflection of victims' families' tireless efforts.
- The plans will be introduced to parliament and are expected to take effect next year.