As part of the coalition's programme for government document, the review will seek to ensure that sentencing policy is effective in deterring crime, protecting the public, punishing offenders and cutting reoffending.
"In particular, we will ensure that sentencing for drug use helps offenders come off drugs," it states.
It also reveals that the government will explore alternative forms of secure, treatment-based accommodation for offenders with mental health problems and drugs offenders.
Under the Scaled Approach system, introduced in November 2009, a system is used to calculate which sentences are most appropriate for offenders under the Youth Rehabilitation Order.
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