Discretionary life prison sentence
Inconsistency in Sentencing: Discretionary life sentences can lead to significant disparities in sentencing for similar crimes, depending solely on the judge’s interpretation and personal discretion. This inconsistency has raised huge concerns already in the uk with the IPP sentence.
- 06 AUG 2025Petition rejectedno-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you mean by increasing transparency and risk assessment protocols. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. There are also already guidelines from the Sentencing Council on discretionary life sentences: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/sentencing-and-the-council/types-of-sentence/life-sentences/
- 20 JUL 2025Petition created