Those convicted but awaiting sentencing are not subject to custody time limits. It is, therefore, all the more important that the Government devotes sufficient resources to reduce delays to sentencing post-conviction. For example, the Government should ensure resources are available for the timely delivery of pre-sentence reports and sufficient judicial capacity to enable judges to sentence defendants as soon as they are able. The Government should also examine the reasons for the increase in...

Those convicted but awaiting sentencing are not subject to custody time limits. It is, therefore, all the more important that the Government devotes sufficient resources to reduce delays to sentencing post-conviction. For example, the Government should ensure resources are available for the timely delivery of pre-sentence reports and sufficient judicial capacity to enable judges to sentence defendants as soon as they are able. The Government should also examine the reasons for the increase in the number of convicted defendants awaiting sentence and consider whether there are any procedural or technological reforms that could reduce delays. Type: recommendation | Number: 9 | Paragraph: 52 | Response status: accepted Government response: We accept this recommendation. There is no policy intention to redesignate any prisons into a remand-only function. In November 2022 the remand population reached approximately 14,700. The significant increase in this population represents the lasting