Ep40: Will the sentencing review solve our prison crisis?

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 Transform Justice Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.transformjustice.org.uk⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @TransformJust1 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons.