Either-way sexual offences – new to the MCSG
The Sexual Offences definitive guideline, which came into force in 2014, includes a number of offences that are triable either
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, changes to terrorism guidelines
The Council has made small revisions to six of the terrorism offences sentencing guidelines to take account of changes brought
Notice for all magistrates and district judges: online data collection in magistrates’ courts, 23 April to 30 September
Between 23 April and 30 September 2019, the Sentencing Council is asking magistrates and district judges to fill out an
Assault on emergency workers – 13 November 2018
The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 came into force on 13 November 2018. The Act creates a statutory
Out of court disposals
The ‘out of court disposals’ pages in the explanatory materials have been updated with information about fixed penalties for certain
New cruelty to a child sentencing guideline – effective from 1 January 2019
A definitive sentencing guideline for sentencing child cruelty was published on 6 September 2018. This guideline is now listed in
Sentencing Children and Young People
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Reduction in sentence for a guilty plea – first hearing on or after 1 June 2017
(For cases where the first hearing was before 1 June 2017 please refer to the earlier guideline) Section 73 of
New intimidatory offences guideline – effective from 1 October 2018
A definitive sentencing guideline for intimidatory offences was published on 5 July 2018. This guideline is now listed in the
Offences with a terrorist connection: guidance
Note for offences committed on or after 29 June 2021: Any offence which is punishable on indictment with imprisonment for