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The Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill 2025 has now completed its passage through Parliament, and we anticipate that it will
A revised version of the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline was published on 5 March 2025 and the
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for
Triable either way Maximum when tried summarily: Level 5 fine Maximum when tried on indictment: 2 years’ custody Offence range:
Part 1. Availability General powers to order a driving disqualification Under section 163 of the Sentencing Code, any court may
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters were published
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended
Triable either way (triable only summarily if damage not exceeding £5,000) Maximum for summary offence: 6 months’ custody Maximum for