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UK announces prison sanctions for offenders who skip sentencing

The government says Crown Court judges will be able to restrict privileges, including social visits, or keep offenders in their cells.

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  • The measures target offenders who refuse to attend sentencing; existing law allows a fine or up to two years’ extra imprisonment for court.
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The announcement adds prison-based sanctions to existing penalties for refusing to attend sentencing.

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