UK judges to punish offenders skipping sentencing with solitary confinement

UK courts will gain new powers to impose solitary confinement or loss of social visits on criminals who avoid attending sentencing hearings, targeting those who refuse to face victims' families. The measure marks a policy shift toward stricter judicial enforcement, though its implementation and impact on prison conditions remain uncertain. This matters as it signals a tougher stance on offender accountability in the UK justice system.

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