More than 9,000 people given six to 12 months for shoplifting in past two years would now be made to do community service

Shoplifters will benefit most from the government’s plans to impose a moratorium on jail sentences of less than 12 months in England and Wales, figures show.

Despite Rishi Sunak’s attempt to introduce tough sentences for criminals in the run-up to the general election, shoplifters, offenders convicted of battery, and those who have assaulted emergency workers, are the top three groups who will avoid prison under the government’s new measure.

Theft from shops – 3,848 / 5,289

Common assault and battery – 3,153 / 3,071

Assault or assault by beating of an emergency worker – 3,050 / 2,233

Breach of restraining order (Protection from Harassment Act 1997) – 2,221 / 2,477

Having an article with a blade or point in a public place – 2,089 / 2,346

Driving while disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence – 1,817 / 1,817

Burglary with intent in a building other than a dwelling – 1,392 / 1,868

Assaults occasioning actual bodily harm – 1,316 / 1,470

Production, supply and possession with intent to supply a class B drug – 1,249 / 1,330

Aiding, abetting, causing or permitting reckless driving – 1,430 / 1,260 Continue reading...


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