Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has criticised new rulings that instruct judges to consider cultural and faith backgrounds when sentencing offenders.
Speaking on GB News, Braverman expressed concern that these guidelines create a “two-tier” justice system.
She described the new approach as a “total perversion of justice, equality and fairness”.
The former Home Secretary suggested the Sentencing Council’s rulings exemplify a broader problem in Britain where power is increasingly held by “unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats” rather than elected officials.
Robert Jenrick has been outspoken in his criticism of the decision
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Braverman warned this represents a “flagrant breach of natural justice” in the UK’s legal system.
She directly addressed the issue on GB News, stating: “It’s a total perversion of justice, equality and fairness that some groups deserve more leniency in sentencing purely because of their identity or sex or sexuality.”
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She described the approach as “outrageous” and “disgraceful”.
The former Home Secretary called it a “damning indictment of our justice system”.
Her criticism focused on the principle that sentencing should be equal regardless of background.
Braverman questioned how such policies could be reversed, highlighting both the “two-tier aspect” and broader governance concerns.
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Braverman linked the sentencing issue to a broader concern about democratic governance in Britain.
She argued that power has been “dispersed and diluted to independent bodies” over the years.
“A lot of it was done under Blair,” she claimed, referring to the transfer of authority away from ministers and Parliament.
The Sentencing Council itself was highlighted as “one such body” operating independently from Government.
Braverman acknowledged that while “the minister of justice can direct policy and influence appointments,” the council largely functions autonomously.
This arrangement, according to the former Home Secretary, represents a significant shift in how Britain is governed.