Nearly 400 Jailed After Summer’s Violent Disorder
The justice system has acted fast to tackle this summer’s wave of violent disorder, jailing 388 troublemakers already. That’s almost half (47.5%) of all those who’ve faced the courts so far.
Over 800 Thugs Brought to Court
New data reveals 819 defendants linked to “violent thuggery” have been dealt with by the courts from July 30 to October 3. Of those, 817 have had their first hearing, with 477 sentenced, and 388 locked up immediately.
- 819 defendants received by courts
- 817 had their initial hearings
- 477 sentenced
- 388 sent straight to custody
- 324 cases still ongoing
Justice Secretary Vows Full Force of the Law
“The mindless minority who took part in the disgraceful scenes we witnessed this summer were warned they would feel the full force of the law. This data shows many have already seen the inside of a prison cell and many more face the prospect in future.” – Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood
Mahmood also applauded the tireless work of police, prosecutors, and court officials, saying: “I would like to pay tribute to the dedicated professionals across the criminal justice system who have worked tirelessly to deliver swift justice.”
