IPRT letter to the Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee consultation on guidelines for crimes committed in the context of an intimate relationship
28th February 2025
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) submitted a letter to the Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee on its recent consultation on the draft proposal for a sentencing guideline relating to crimes committed in the context of an intimate relationship.
In the letter, we included information on the following for consideration:
- Principles and Purposes of Sentencing
- The Sentencing Process
- Data Collation and Monitoring
- Potential Limitations on Rehabilitation
Read the full IPRT letter to the Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee.
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