Sentencing guidelines
Drug offences – new and revised guidelines published 27 January 2021, came into force 1 April
Research and analysis
How our pre- and post-guideline data collections help us monitor and evaluate sentencing guidelines – read the blog
10th anniversary
Our Chairman’s reflections on the Council’s first 10 years
How can we help you?
Latest from the Sentencing Council
NEWS –
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS –
Learning about the sentencing process for assault and criminal damage offences
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
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.