Sentencing guidelines
Domestic, non-domestic and aggravated burglary – consultation on draft guidelines. Open until 1 September 2021
Research and analysis
How our pre- and post-guideline data collections help us monitor and evaluate sentencing guidelines – read the blog
Sentencing guidelines
Importing firearms and ammunition – consultation open until 8 September 2021
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Latest from the Sentencing Council
NEWS –
Consultation on new sentencing guideline for importation of firearms offences
PRESS RELEASES –
New sentencing guideline for unlawful importation of firearms proposed
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Publication of firearms importation offences statistical bulletin
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Commissioning research: is there potential for the Council's work to cause disparity in sentencing?
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing.