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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.
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New judicial member appointed to the Council
A new judicial member has been appointed to the Sentencing Council by the Lord Chief Justice, with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor.
His Honour Judge ...
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Environmental offences guideline comes into force
The new guideline for environmental offences comes into force today. It covers a variety of offences including those related to the disposal of waste and ...
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Crown Court Sentencing Survey - annual results bulletin published
The Council has published its results bulletin presenting the findings of the Crown Court Sentencing Survey for sentences passed by the Crown Court in 2013.
The ...
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Theft consultation closing soon - reminder to contribute
The consultation on the Sentencing Council’s draft guideline on theft offences will close on 26 June and the Council would like to encourage as many ...
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Sentencing Council launches new definitive guideline for fraud, bribery and money laundering offences
The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for judges and magistrates on the sentencing of fraud, bribery and money laundering offences.
The new guideline, which ...
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New sentencing guidelines bring increased focus to the impact of fraud on victims
The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for how people convicted of fraud, money laundering and bribery should be sentenced.
It aims to provide clear ...