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Changes to magistrates’ powers to fine offenders
The government has announced that from today magistrates will be able to give unlimited fines to offenders. This follows provisions in the Legal Aid, Sentencing ...
Changes to magistrates’ powers to fine offenders
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Two new judicial appointments to the Sentencing Council
Two new judicial members have been appointed to the Sentencing Council by the Lord Chief Justice, with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor. Mr Justice ...
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Important news about the Crown Court Sentencing Survey
Following a review, the Sentencing Council has decided to stop gathering data using the Crown Court Sentencing Survey.
Data collection will cease on 31 March 2015.
In ...
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Council hosts sentencing event with MPs and Lords
This week, the Sentencing Council, facilitated by the Justice Committee, hosted an event with MPs and peers to highlight the work of the Council, talk ...
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Sentencing for health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter, food safety and hygiene offences – consultation launched on sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges and magistrates to use when sentencing people for health and safety offences, ...
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New head of the Office of the Sentencing Council appointed
Claire Fielder, currently Private Secretary to the Lord Chief Justice on criminal justice matters, has been appointed as the new head of the Office of ...
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Sentencing Council publishes 4th annual report
The Sentencing Council has published its fourth annual report outlining activities from April 2013 to March 2014.
The report details the Council’s work on guidelines covering: sexual ...
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Sentencing for robbery – consultation launched on sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges to use when sentencing people for robbery.
Read the press release.
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Fraud, bribery and money laundering offences guideline comes into effect
Following a period of training and implementation the definitive guideline on fraud, bribery and money laundering offences came into effect on 1 October 2014.
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New judicial member appointed to the Council
A new judicial member has been appointed to the Sentencing Council by the Lord Chief Justice, with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor.
His Honour Judge ...