British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched an urgent review of sentencing of ...
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched an urgent review of sentencing of criminals on Sunday, aiming to keep law and order high on the political agenda after he promised 10,000 extra prison places and 20,000 more police officers.
The focus on crime and other domestic issues before Britain is due to leave the European Union on Oct. 31 has fueled speculation that Johnson is planning to call an election. Johnson, who replaced Theresa May last month, said that to ensure confidence in the system, the punishment must truly fit the crime.
Earlier on Sunday he announced another 10,000 prison places, at a cost of 2.5 billion pounds , and said police would be given more powers to stop and search the public.
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