New sentencing guidelines in the UK advising judges to be softer on ethnic and religious minorities have sparked controversy, with government ministers vowing to block the change. These guidelines, influenced by senior government members, have raised concerns about bias and two-tier justice.
Key Points
New sentencing guidelines in the UK recommend judges to be lenient on ethnic and religious minorities.
These guidelines are seen as a manifestation of 'two-tier justice' by UK government ministers.
The guidelines are influenced by senior members of the left-wing government, including the Prime Minister.
Critics argue that the guidelines could erode public trust in the law and display bias against certain groups.