The pandemic has impacted on the rights of children whose parent is in prison. Their right to family life (Article 8, Human Rights Act, 1998)
Category: sentencing

For Nick
Have you time for a story? It’s about real people and real life. Jane was charged with a criminal offence and a court date was

Covid-19 & the impacts on children whose parents are in prison. Update 24th April
What has happened with prisoner release and covid-19 infection in prisons this week? Experts and the Government’s own pandemic plan mentioned here confirm that there is

Safeguarding Children when Sentencing Parents : Information for sentencing courts
Up to date guidance on the sentencing of sole or primary carers.

Are we nearly there yet?
This week, the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and it seems fitting that I’ve spent my week travelling

New Sentencing Guideline in Force from 1st October 2019
Today a new sentencing guideline, ‘General Guideline: Overarching Principles’ becomes effective. Published by the Sentencing Council following a period of consultation it is to be used,