General Article New sentences to 'restore clarity and common sense'

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Under the plans produced by Clarke and his team at the Ministry of Justice, more dangerous criminals will be given life sentences for crimes other than murder.
Mandatory custodial sentences will also be available for both adults and 16- to 17-year-olds convicted of aggravated knife and offensive weapon offences.
The announcement follows the Government’s commitment to review the Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, which was criticised for being confusing and difficult to understan...

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