No more short jail sentences in England and Wales
NewsBytes | March 23, 2026 9:39 AM CST
The law also encourages courts to delay sentencing
This change is meant to tackle high reoffending rates: more than 6,000 people are stuck in a cycle of short jail terms that don't really help anyone.
The law encourages courts to delay sentencing for up to a year so people can work on issues like addiction or mental health.
It also updates bail rules so fewer people end up waiting in jail before trial.
Overall, the goal is more resources for serious crimes and stronger support for rehabilitation over punishment.
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