"The plans are likely to mean offenders who plead guilty no longer have their sentences cut by a third. "
This is the bit I would like to see go most - especially for those who actually have little choice but too plead guilty as the evidence is so overwhelming.
I actually think the new parole system is ridiculous at the moment. There is automatic parole after x% of sentence on certain sentences, including really lenient ones. makes a mockery of the system.
"Victims' views will also be heard by the boards in sexual and violent cases. "
I still don't know how useful this will be then. Surely most vicitims will just want them to stay locked up regardless???
I only deal with YO lifers so the parole and sentence terms don't really affect me much and I kknow little about it to comment TBH. My YOs don't have a parole or recommended tarriff officially noted as such, not until they trun Adult at 21 years.