The quality of public discourse on sentencing must be improved so as to enable greater public knowledge and understanding of current sentencing practice, of Public opinion and understanding of sentencing 61 evidence on the effectiveness of different sentencing options, and the resource implications of sentences. It is incumbent on us all to play a role in shaping a more constructive debate and to seek consensus on the issues.

The quality of public discourse on sentencing must be improved so as to enable greater public knowledge and understanding of current sentencing practice, of Public opinion and understanding of sentencing 61 evidence on the effectiveness of different sentencing options, and the resource implications of sentences. It is incumbent on us all to play a role in shaping a more constructive debate and to seek consensus on the issues. Type: conclusion | Number: 29 | Paragraph: 129 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Public opinion absolutely plays a pivotal role in shaping sentencing policy, and we recognise that this demands careful consideration and there are several ways that the Government actively engages on sentencing policy to ensure an inclusive, as well as robust policy making process (highlighted in t