'A creaking justice system is struggling to keep up': Tory MP NICK HERBERT on what needs to change to ensure the government restores public confidence in how it deals with criminals
Crime is rising, creating tens of thousands of new victims. Criminals are exploiting new opportunities. A creaking justice system is struggling to keep up with the pressures.
Boris Johnson recognises the problem, entering Downing Street with a pledge to recruit 20,000 more police officers and reform sentencing.
Too often sentences fail to reduce re-offending, with criminals receiving one conviction after another, yet fewer of these hardened offenders are now being sent to jail.
Even when they are handed down a prison term, they can be released automatically half way through their sentence, or even earlier with a tag.
Crime is rising, creating tens of thousands of new victims. Criminals are exploiting new opportunities. A ..
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