Campaigning by one of West Norfolk’s MPs could contribute to offenders being forced to stop “hiding away in their cells” when they are sentenced in court. New amendments being debated in the House of Commons today are expected to extend judge’s powers with changes to the Criminal Justice Bill. The threshold for enforcing court appearances from offenders currently only covers those who commit crimes where a life sentence could, or must, be imposed. Now, the same rules would apply to serious offences which are punishable with imprisonment for 14 years or more. Lowering the threshold for the avai…
