The Sentencing Amendment (Abolition of Suspended Sentences and Other Matters) Bill 2013 was introduced last month.The explanatory memorandum is available here; the second reading speech here; and the Charter statement of compatibility here.The Bill proposes a timetable for the complete abolition of suspended sentences:1 December 2013 — all suspended sentences in higher courts (County and Supreme …

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