The government has just announced an independent review of sentencing to be carried out by former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, David Gauke, and an expert panel. But will it help solve our prison crisis?

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Nicky Padfield, a member of the sentencing review panel, and John Bache, a magistrate and former Chair of the Magistrates' Association. They discuss how sentencing practices have contributed to our overgrown prison population and what they hope to see out of the sentencing review.

This episode was recorded on 5th November 2024.

Professor Nicky Padfield KC @cambridgelaw

Sentencing review panel member and Emeritus Professor of Criminal and Penal Justice, University of Cambridge

John Bache @JohnBache3

Magistrate and former Chair of the Magistrates' Association

Further resources

Submit to the sentencing review call for evidence here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-sentencing-review-2024-to-2025/independent-sentencing-review-2024-to-2025-call-for-evidence

For more information about the Sentencing Review: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/independent-sentencing-review-2024-to-2025

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