Suspended Sentences: Reoffenders

Ministry of Justice written question – answered am ar 24 Mai 2024.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Philip Davies Philip Davies Ceidwadwyr, Shipley

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the reoffending rates are for people given a suspended sentence order with a custodial period of (a) 14 days to less than one month, (b) one month to less than three months, (c) three months to less than six months, (d) six months to less than nine months, (e) nine months to less than 12 months and (f) 12 months in the latest period for which information is available.

Photo of Edward Argar Edward Argar The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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