UK to strip prison privileges from offenders who skip sentencing hearings

The UK government will grant judges in England and Wales new powers to impose prison sanctions—such as extended cell confinement or loss of visits—on offenders who refuse to attend sentencing hearings, effective next year. This builds on existing contempt-of-court penalties, signaling a tightening of judicial enforcement. The measure aims to compel offenders to face victims' families, but its practical impact and legal challenges remain uncertain.

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