11-08-2019 23:34 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Johnson orders sentencing review for dangerous offenders

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 fuelled speculation that Johnson is planning to call an election.The prime minister's office said on Sunday the review would focus on whether violent and
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