Sentencing guidelines
Drug offences – new and revised guidelines published 27 January 2021, come into force 1 April
Research and analysis
Theft from a shop or stall data – what can it tell us, and why is it such an important release for the Council?
10th anniversary
Our Chairman’s reflections on the Council’s first 10 years
How can we help you?
Latest from the Sentencing Council
ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS –
Theft from a shop or stall – data release
NEWS –
Commissioning research to review any potential for the work of the Sentencing Council to cause disparity in sentencing
PRESS RELEASES –
Drug offences sentencing guidelines revised as offending changes
NEWS –
New sentencing guidelines for drug offences published
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.