Justice
Our Justice System Needs Reform
Reform UK will build a common sense justice system that punishes criminals and keeps the public safe.
CRITICAL REFORMS NEEDED IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS:
Urgent Sentencing Review with Automatic Life Imprisonment for Violent Repeat Offenders
Those committing second violent or serious offences will receive mandatory life sentences.
Increase the Criminal Justice Budget
The budget is almost the same as it was 10 years
ago. Increase it from £10 billion to £12 billion to
ensure more high calibre staff to cut delays. Reopen local magistrates’ courts to clear the case backlog.
Change the Definition of Hate Crime
The CPS and police definition of a hate crime has
led to systemic bias. Members of the British public
must not be investigated because ‘any’ person
‘perceives’ that a hate crime has been committed.
Start Building of 10,000 New Detention Places
Start expansion in capacity of state built and
managed prisons so that life means life for those
who endanger the public. Commission disused
military bases if needed.
THEREAFTER
Reform the Child Maintenance Service
We will launch a special division of the Family
Court for maintenance and defaults. Share parental care 50/50 where appropriate. Rights of access for grandparents.
Stop Child Grooming Gangs
Deport offenders holding dual citizenship. Make
child grooming an aggravating offence. Improve
safeguarding of victims and vulnerable. No bail for
grooming gang offenders.
Tackle Youth Crime
Reopen High Intensity Training Camps for young
offenders to teach basic education,
teamwork and values.