Criminals refusing to attend sentencing could lose prison privileges

Under new rules reported by The Guardian, judges in England and Wales could keep inmates in their cells longer or stop visits if they refuse to attend sentencing and face victims' families in court. Only one item was collected, so details are limited.

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1. 22 Oct, 07:54 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges under new rulesThe Guardian