CBA podcast: should offenders be forced to attend their sentence hearing?

March 20, 2025

Kate Bex KC and Simon Spence KC present the latest episode of the CBA’s “Criminal Justice Matters” podcast.

They were joined by Claire Waxman OBE, London’s first Independent Victims’ Commissioner, who is tackling the complex and contentious issue of how to force offenders to attend their sentence hearings.

Should those convicted of serious crimes be forced to face justice in person or could compelling offenders risk courtroom disruption and further harm to victims?

Listen to the podcast here: [CBA Podcast]
Kate Bex KC: [Kate Bex KC Profile]
Simon Spence KC: [Simon Spence KC Profile]