Refuge Warns Against Sentencing Bill Changes
Domestic abuse charity Refuge has urged the government to ensure that new provisions in the Sentencing Bill do not compromise the safety of survivors.
The proposed legislation expects courts to suspend most custodial sentences of under 12 months, aiming to ease pressure on the prison system. However, campaigners have warned that the rules could be applied inconsistently, allowing perpetrators to avoid prison for serious crimes.
“Domestic abuse is a horrific crime and must be treated as such. Refuge has been clear that any efforts to tackle prison overcrowding must not compromise the safety of survivors.”
According to Ellie Butt, head of policy and public affairs at Refuge, the risks posed by domestic abuse perpetrators should be treated as ‘exceptional circumstances’ that justify short prison sentences.
- Domestic abuse charity Refuge has expressed concerns over the Sentencing Bill.
- The bill may compromise the safety of survivors if applied inconsistently.
Author's summary: Refuge warns against Sentencing Bill changes that may put survivors at risk.
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