Sir John Major warns against ‘excessive zeal’ to be tough on crime

Sir John Major warns against ‘excessive zeal’ to be tough on crime

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ormer prime minister Sir John Major has warned against “excessive zeal” to be tough on crime leading to “unwise policy”, as he said the UK is locking up too many offenders.

The ex-Tory leader argued that “pointless” short-term prison sentences are being imposed in cases where non-custodial measures would be more effective and fair.