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Terrorism offences guideline comes into force
Sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences have come into force today in courts in England and Wales. The guidelines, which were published in March, have been ...
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Chairman's letter to sentencers on imposition of community and custodial sentences
Earlier this month, the Chairman of the Sentencing Council, Lord Justice Treacy, wrote to all sentencers to remind them of the requirement to follow the ...
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Council publishes independent review
In 2017 the Sentencing Council commissioned an independent academic to carry out an internal review to support the Council in considering how best it could ...
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Council vacancy: non-judicial member promoting the welfare of victims of crime
The Sentencing Council is recruiting a non-judicial member for the promotion of the welfare of victims of crime. They must have knowledge or understanding of ...
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Sentencing Council launches new definitive guideline on terrorism offences
The Sentencing Council has published a definitive guideline on terrorism offences.
The new guideline, which has been issued following a public consultation, will come into effect ...
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New sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences published
New sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences have been published today, marking the first time that comprehensive guidance has been produced for courts in England and ...
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New sentencing guidelines for arson and criminal damage proposed
The Sentencing Council has published proposed new guidelines covering arson and criminal damage offences. The guidelines, for courts in England and Wales, will help ensure ...
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Arson and criminal damage – consultation launched on sentencing guideline
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines on sentencing arson and criminal damage.
Find out more about the consultation exercise.
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Assessing the impact of the allocation guideline
The Council has published its assessment of the impact that its allocation guideline has had since its introduction in March 2016.
The aim of the guideline ...
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Sentencing Council launches new definitive guideline on bladed articles and offensive weapons offences
The Sentencing Council has published a definitive guideline on bladed articles and offensive weapons offences.
The new guideline, which has been issued following a public consultation, ...