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Evening Standard
Politics
Helen Corbett

Punishment outside of prison must be expanded, says Justice Secretary

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a sentencing review (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Justice Secretary has said a review into sentencing will look at handing out more punishments to offenders outside of prison.

Shabana Mahmood is launching the review on Tuesday, the same day that around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed as part of the Government’s policy to free up prison space.

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