Commenting on the results of a MORI poll for the Ministry of Justice, which shows that 70% of people lack confidence in the justice system, Liberal Democrat Shadow Justice Secretary, David Howarth said: “Public confidence in the justice system has been shattered by the Government promoting what sounds tough rather than what works to make us safer."
"It is refreshing to see ministers focusing on community penalties, which we know work to reduce crime, as opposed to piling ever more people into prisons. But more than just talk is needed.
"We have yet to see much evidence that the Government is genuinely committed to the principles of restorative justice. That means putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system and making sure that offenders pay back to them personally."
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