Consultation: Animal cruelty
We are proposing new guidelines for animal cruelty offences to reflect Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021. Open until 1 August
Sentencing guidelines
Domestic, non-domestic and aggravated burglary – revised guidelines come into effect on 1 July 2022
Consultation: Perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation
Consultation on two draft guidelines for sentencing perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation offences. Open until 22 June 2022
New consultation
Parliament has increased the maximum penalty for the most serious animal cruelty offences to five years’ custody. We want to hear your views on our proposed new guideline for sentencing these offences.
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Latest from the Sentencing Council
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.