Tories Propose Major Homicide Law Overhaul with Stricter Sentences
Rishi Sunak's party plans to introduce US-style murder classifications and tougher penalties for domestic killings.
- Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party pledges to introduce US-style first and second-degree murder classifications.
- The proposed reforms aim to increase minimum sentences for domestic murders from 15 to 25 years.
- The overhaul follows the killing of three people in Nottingham by Valdo Calocane, who was convicted of manslaughter.
- The changes are intended to address perceived anomalies and loopholes in current homicide sentencing.
- Labour criticizes the proposals as a last-minute attempt to appear tough on crime.
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