New minimum tariffs for those sentenced to life in prison under Irish reforms

The cabinet has approved a review of prison and penal policy, focusing on community safety, reducing crime, and balancing punishment with crime severity. The review aims to explore non-custodial sentences for minor offences and ensure appropriate sentencing for serious offences. Future plans include new legislation and programs over the next two years, with collaboration across the justice sector and government.

What is the primary goal of the review approved by the cabinet?

• To privatize the prison system

• To increase the number of prisons

• To decrease the number of judges

• To enhance community safety and reduce crime

How does the review propose to handle serious offenses?

• By providing financial penalties

• By ensuring the punishment matches the crime

• By offering community service

• By reducing sentences

What alternative does the review suggest for minor offenses?

• Introducing non-custodial sentences

• Implementing harsher fines

• Reducing legal representation

• Increasing prison sentences

What is included in the plan for the next two years?

• Developing new legislation, policies, and programs

• Hiring more police officers

• Building new prisons

• Reducing the number of courts

Who will the justice sector collaborate with to implement the new plans?

• Government and other justice sector colleagues

• Educational institutions

• International organizations

• Local businesses