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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 ...
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New head of the Office of the Sentencing Council appointed
Claire Fielder, currently Private Secretary to the Lord Chief Justice on criminal justice matters, has been appointed as the new head of the Office of ...
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Sentencing Council publishes 4th annual report
The Sentencing Council has published its fourth annual report outlining activities from April 2013 to March 2014.
The report details the Council’s work on guidelines covering: sexual ...
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Sentencing for robbery – consultation launched on sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges to use when sentencing people for robbery.
Read the press release.
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Fraud, bribery and money laundering offences guideline comes into effect
Following a period of training and implementation the definitive guideline on fraud, bribery and money laundering offences came into effect on 1 October 2014.