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Firearms – Possession with intent – other offences

9 December 2020

By garethsweny

Use of firearm or imitation firearm to resist arrestFirearms Act 1968 (section 17(1)) Possession of firearm or imitation firearm while

Firearms – Transfer and manufacture

9 December 2020

By garethsweny

Manufacture weapon or ammunition specified in section 5(1)Firearms Act 1968 (section 5(2A)(a)) Sell or transfer prohibited weapon or ammunitionFirearms Act

Sentencing Offenders with Mental Health Conditions or Disorders – Draft guideline for consultation

19 November 2020

By garethsweny

This is a draft guideline for consultation only For published guideline, see: Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or

Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour/ Human trafficking – for consultation only

15 October 2020

By garethsweny

Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,

Committing offence with intent to commit a human trafficking offence – for consultation only

15 October 2020

By garethsweny

Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,

Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order/ Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order – for consultation only

15 October 2020

By garethsweny

Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,

Updates to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines come into force on 1 October 2020

1 October 2020

By garethsweny

The changes to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines and explanatory materials, which we consulted on in early 2020, are now

Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments – 1 October 2020

22 July 2020

By garethsweny

The Council has published a new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments. The ‘Overarching

Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments

22 July 2020

By garethsweny

Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of

Organisations: Unauthorised use of a Trade mark – draft for consultation only

8 July 2020

By garethsweny

Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,

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