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<p>Sentencing must match the severity of the crime. Whilst there is evidence that
short sentences do not help some offenders turn their backs on crime, protecting the
public will always be our priority.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our recent review, we
have considered changes to sentencing for prolific offenders which could help break
the cycle of reoffending.</p><p> </p><p>We know that these offenders generally have
multiple and complex needs which are linked to their offending behaviour, in particular
drugs, alcohol and mental health needs. Solutions will often lie in effective community
sentences.</p><p> </p><p>We intend to bring forward a comprehensive package of reforms,
including to community penalties to ensure they both punish and tackle the underlying
drivers of offending.</p>
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