Most offenders in England and Wales who would have faced up to a year in jail are likely to receive no more than a suspended sentence since Monday 23rd March under one of the most significant changes to jail terms in decades. Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other […]
Changes to Fixed Term Recalls under the Sentencing Act The Sentencing Act, which received Royal Assent at the end of January, abolishes 14- and 28-day Fixed Term Recalls (FTRs) and replaces them with a single FTR period of 56 days. Current position At present, anyone recalled who is serving a sentence of less than four […]
The Sentencing Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 22nd January 2026 – click the link below for a copy of the Act and a detailed Summary of its provisions. Sentencing Act 2026 and Detailed Summary Related Whoops! You need enhanced membership to access this page – login below or join now https://prisons.org.uk/register/enhanced