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.

This blog sets includes Clinks' initial response to the Independent Sentencing Review's final report, and sets out the the Review's recommendations.

Key takeaways from the Independent Sentencing Review's report: History and Trends in Sentencing

Ahead of January's landmark summit - 'Justice and Women: A New Direction' - hosted by Clinks & The Worshipful Company of Weavers, this blog takes a look at the Company's work funding innovative criminal justice initiatives.

This blog provides details on the announced Sentencing Review call for evidence process and a link to submit to it.

In this blog Clinks Chief Executive, Anne Fox, sets out initial thoughts on the Sentencing Review.

This blog takes an in-depth look and summarises further detail on the provisions in each Bill that are likely to engage the voluntary sector.

What might be included in the Prisons White Paper and why the voluntary sector should have a meaningful say in its contents.

This blog provides a summary of a Ministry of Justice pilot to increase the delivery of quality pre-sentence reports across 15 magistrates’ courts in England and Wales.