Consultation: Animal cruelty
We are proposing new guidelines for animal cruelty offences to reflect the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021. Open until 1 August
Consultation: Underage sale of knives
We are seeking views on draft guidelines for sentencing retailers (individuals and organisations) convicted of selling knives to under 18s
Sentencing Council business plan 2022/23
Includes our plans for new and revised guidelines, consultations, monitoring and evaluating guidelines and improving public confidence in sentencing
New consultation
Draft guidelines for sentencing retailers convicted of selling knives to under 18s now open for consultation. Open until 24 August 2022
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Publication of the sale of knives etc to persons under 18 statistical bulletin
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.