Steve Witherden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Homicide: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he will commit to publishing a clear timetable for closing the 10 year sentencing starting point gap between most domestic murders and other murders.
Answer: On 30 June, the Deputy Prime Minister announced the Government’s intention to introduce a new 25-year sentencing starting point for domestic murders, which will apply to offenders who murder their current or former intimate partner. This change can be imp...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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