UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2259
Violent Crime (Sentences) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to increase prison sentences for people convicted of violent crimes. It would change the rules so that judges typically hand out longer punishments for violent offences, with the intention of deterring violent behaviour and protecting the public from dangerous criminals.
Presented by Keith Vaz.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count50 votes
32% Aye · 1668% No · 34
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading7 Jun 2018
- 2nd reading