Move to curb imprisonment of pregnant women
Sentencing Council consults on new guidelines for community & custodial sentences, including guidance to consider impact on unborn children.
4th December 2023
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Sentencing Council consults on new guidelines for community & custodial sentences, including guidance to consider impact on unborn children.
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