The Sentencing Council has been branded "utterly scandalous" by a former Scotland Yard Detective, following their decision to double down on their new "two-tier" guidelines.

The Council rejected Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's calls to change the controversial guidance that recommends pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities.

The Sentencing Council has been branded "utterly scandalous" by a former Scotland Yard Detective, following their decision to double down on their new "two-tier" guidelines.The Council rejected Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's calls to change the controversial guidance that recommends pre-sentenc...{ai:summary}<p>The Sentencing Council has faced criticism from a former Scotland Yard Detective for maintaining its "two-tier" guidelines, which suggest pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities. This decision comes despite calls for change from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. #society</p>

Sentencing Council's rejection of guidelines is a 'scandal', ex-detective claims

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