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4 August 2026Press release
Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes
The Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.
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4 August 2026Guidance
Sentencing Act offence exclusions
Following a review, it was announced on 4 August 2026 that rape, serious child sex offences, and grooming offences have now been excluded from the Sentencing Act progression model.
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16 July 2026Press release
Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building
Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.
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31 July 2026Campaign
Helping people find an extraordinary career
Discover how our Extraordinary Jobs campaign is helping HMPPS attract people with life experience into prison and probation roles.
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31 July 2026Campaign
Providing women and girls with better support
Helping people understand more about abuse, guidance to support someone and access to support services.
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31 July 2026Campaign
Understand Your Rights
The Understand Your Rights campaign raises awareness of the Victims Code and the support available for every victim, whatever the crime.
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