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Effectiveness of sentencing
We have published a review of literature looking at evidence on the effectiveness of sentencing.
The review considers in particular evidence relating to reoffending, reflecting the ...
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On the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Sentencing Council offer our condolences to His Majesty the King and to the members of the Royal Family on the death of Her Late ...
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Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines – consultation 2022
The Council is seeking views on a series of proposed changes to existing guidelines in our second annual miscellaneous amendments consultation.
The proposed changes, which apply ...
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Reappointment of non-judicial member of the Council
The Council welcomes the reappointment of Diana Fawcett as a non-judicial member of the Sentencing Council with specific responsibility for promoting the welfare of victims ...
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Appointment of non-judicial member to the Council
We welcome the appointment of Richard Wright QC as a non-judicial member of the Sentencing Council from 1 August 2022 for a period of 3 ...
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Draft sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences published
The Council is consulting on updated sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of child cruelty offences in England and Wales.
The draft guidelines update the existing guidelines, ...
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Publication of child cruelty offences statistical bulletin
The Sentencing Council has published a statistical bulletin and data tables, explaining current sentencing practice for child cruelty offences.
This is in preparation for the launch ...
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Council welcomes new Chairman Lord Justice William Davis
The Sentencing Council is pleased to welcome Lord Justice William Davis, who joins the Council today as Chairman.
On his appointment, Lord Justice William Davis said: ...
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Data release on sentencing drug offences – factors and outcomes
Today, the Council has published data covering the factors taken into account when sentencing adult offenders for a selection of drug offences, and details of ...
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Broadcasting of Crown Court sentencing remarks
The Sentencing Council welcomes the decision to make judges’ sentencing remarks in some Crown Court cases available for broadcast. Giving the public the opportunity to ...