You be the Judge
Put yourself in the judge’s or magistrates’ chair to hear cases based on real life and decide what the sentence should be
Effectiveness of sentencing options
We have commissioned a review of existing research to further the Council’s understanding of the effectiveness of sentencing options
Aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring offences
New guidelines have come into effect for sentencing offenders convicted of motoring offences committed while driving vehicles without the owner’s consent
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Latest from the Sentencing Council
Guidelines coming into effect 1 April 2025
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Statement on the revised Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline
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Response to the Lord Chancellor on the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline, 27 March 2025
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Response to the Lord Chancellor on the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline, 10 March 2025
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.