Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges under new rules
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England and Wales judges to be able to keep inmates in cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face victims’ families in court Offenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court for sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in…
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The GuardianCriminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges under new rules
England and Wales judges to be able to keep inmates in cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face victims’ families in court Offenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court…
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BBCTougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family
The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.
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Sky NewsOffenders who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties
Offenders, including killers, who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
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