Question follow-through · 126903
Reoffenders
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the a) deterrents and b) sentences issued to repeat offenders.
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 13 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 15 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 20 Apr 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
13 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the a) deterrents and b) sentences issued to repeat offenders.
15 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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20 Apr 2026
Answer published
Prolific offenders represent nearly 10% of offenders but account for just over 50% of all sentences. That clearly cannot continue. Their offending, while not high harm, hurts local communities through shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.Sentencing in in...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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