Sentencing
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May 17, 2022
Revised sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences published
The guidelines clarify how courts in England and Wales should sentence offenders
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May 10, 2022
Consultation for sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences published
The consultation runs to 1 August 2022 so send in your views now
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March 30, 2022
Consultation for sentencing guidelines for perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation offences published
The consultation runs from today (30 March 2022) to 22 June 2022
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October 1, 2021
New sentencing guidelines covering modern slavery and trade mark offences come into effect today
Find out how the new guidelines might affect your judicial role
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August 5, 2021
New sentencing guidelines for unauthorised use of a trademark launched
Offenders can run a sophisticated operation or risk significant harm
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July 21, 2021
Sentencing Council Annual Report 2020/21
Read more about the various new guidelines and consultations
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July 1, 2021
Assault and attempted murder offences sentencing guidelines commence today (1 July 2021)
Find out more about the new guidance for assaults on emergency workers
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May 27, 2021
Revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences and attempted murder
Find out how these latest guidelines might impact on your judicial role
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October 15, 2020
Sentencing Council launches consultation on sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences
Find out more about the new sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences
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July 23, 2020
Guidelines for sentencing offenders with mental disorders published by Sentencing Council
Judges and magistrates across England and Wales will have a new for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments from 1 October 2020.