We set out the key clauses within the Sentencing Bill, laid before Parliament on 2 September. These include a new progression model, a presumption against short sentences and changes to community orders.

Ahead of the imminent introduction of the Sentencing Bill to Parliament, we have facilitated extensive voluntary sector engagement with officials to discuss the implementation of many of the Sentencing Review's recommendations. This blog provides key lines from that engagement, as well as covering core aspects of the Sentencing Review and next steps.

The Civil Society Covenant is a newly established set of principles introduced by the Government, designed to establish a ‘new model partnership between civil society and government.’ This blog explores the details of the Covenant and sets out Clinks' views on its implementation.