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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing to face longer jail time and loss of prison privileges

Criminals could face up to two more years behind bars and lose prison privileges if they refuse to attend court to be sentenced under “long overdue” reforms.

The tougher sanctions come after a series of high-profile killers refused to face their victim’s families as their punishments were handed down at court.

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