Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said:
“The Government has inherited a full prison system, that cannot be fixed overnight.
“I know communities expect a system that delivers justice for victims and witnesses by appropriately punishing offenders, whilst ensuring those returning back into society are effectively rehabilitated.
“I welcome the review that sets out a different approach with alternative tried and tested methods that can help make much needed progress, but this must be delivered in the right way – without compromising the safety of victims and ensuring they feel safe and protected in our communities.
“In West Mercia, we are playing our part with a 11% fall in crime and more offenders than ever before being sentenced. To ensure this hard work is not undone, it’s now on the Government to step up and deliver the radical and bold reforms needed.”
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