questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he is taking steps to help ensure parity in sentencing for assaults on (a) police and (b) prison officers.
answerText: When deciding what sentence to impose the courts take into account the circumstances of the offence, including the culpability of the offender, the harm they caused or intended to cause, and any aggravating and mitigating factors in line with any relevant...
heading: Crimes of Violence: Sentencing