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Two new judicial appointments to the Sentencing Council
Two new judicial members have been appointed to the Sentencing Council by the Lord Chief Justice, with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor. Mr Justice ...
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Vacancy at the Sentencing Council: analysis and research advisory
By Professor Paul Wiles
With my tenure as analysis and research advisor due to end shortly, the Sentencing Council is currently looking for someone to take ...
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Sentencing Council analysis and research to take new approach in 2015
by Victoria Obudulu, Senior Statistician Our approach to researching and analysing sentencing data will be changing from the end of March when we move from ...
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Important news about the Crown Court Sentencing Survey
Following a review, the Sentencing Council has decided to stop gathering data using the Crown Court Sentencing Survey.
Data collection will cease on 31 March 2015.
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How sentencing of historic offenders works
Recent trials for sex offences committed between the 1960s and 80s have raised many questions about how those convicted of historic offences are dealt with ...
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Non-custodial sentences – walking free from court?
Reports about the sentencing of criminals sometimes refer to them as “walking free from court” if they are not sent to prison. This gives the ...
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Council hosts sentencing event with MPs and Lords
This week, the Sentencing Council, facilitated by the Justice Committee, hosted an event with MPs and peers to highlight the work of the Council, talk ...
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New sentencing guidelines proposed for corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food safety offences.
Proposed sentencing guidelines have been published today which will assist sentencers dealing with corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food safety and hygiene offences.
The draft ...
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Sentencing for health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter, food safety and hygiene offences – consultation launched on sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges and magistrates to use when sentencing people for health and safety offences, ...
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New sentencing proposals emphasise seriousness of knife and gun robberies
Today, the Sentencing Council has published its proposals for how robbers should be sentenced by the courts.
A new sentencing guideline is being produced so judges ...