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Presumption against short sentences extended
Disruptive short sentences create revolving door.
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Management of Offenders Bill passed
Expansion of electronic monitoring and disclosure improvements.
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Reducing reoffending
Reconviction rate remains at lowest level in 20 years.
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New Police Investigations and Review Commissioner
Senior solicitor named as new head of independent police scrutiny body.
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Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
Duty on public authorities to report trafficking concerns.
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Automatic pardon for gay and bisexual men
Historical injustice overturned from October.
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Disclosure Bill published
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme to be mandatory.
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Creating a fairer legal sector
Push for more flexible working as legal practices celebrate century of diversity.
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Research into fall in violence
Younger adults involved in fewer offences.
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Biometrics Commissioner
New role to oversee police use of personal forensic data.