Sentencing guidelines - user research
Two new reports setting out what judges, magistrates and other legal professionals told us about using the online sentencing guidelines
Consultation: Imposition guideline
We’re seeking views on proposals to revise the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline. Open until 21 February 2024
Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review
Read our immediate and longer-term proposals for responding to the recommendations arising from the domestic homicide sentencing review
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Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline to be revised
PRESS RELEASES –
Sentencing Council consults on revised Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline
ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS –
The Imposition guideline – what is it?
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Sentencing Council Business Plan 2023/24 update
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.