The new UK government of Boris Johnson is launching a review into toughening sentencing for the most serious offences.
The UK's Crown Prosecution Service will also receive a cash boost to deal with violent offenders and 10 000 new prison places are planned.
The law and order push is raising speculation Mr Johnson is preparing for a snap election.
An election may be forced as he tries to deliver Brexit on October 31st.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says it's right to scrutinise sentences.
IN: "I want…
OUT: …look at."
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The UK's Crown Prosecution Service will also receive a cash boost to deal with violent offenders and 10 000 new prison places are planned.
The law and order push is raising speculation Mr Johnson is preparing for a snap election.
An election may be forced as he tries to deliver Brexit on October 31st.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says it's right to scrutinise sentences.
IN: "I want…
OUT: …look at."
DUR: 22 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0812justice-buckland1.mp3