Perverting the Course of Justice – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
New guidelines on firearms importation offences – 1 January 2022
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of modern slavery offences were published on 24 November 2021 and the online sentencing
New guidelines on modern slavery offences – 1 October 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of modern slavery offences were published on 12 August 2021 and the online sentencing
Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order/ Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ imprisonment Note: the maximum sentence that a magistrates’ court can impose for offences contrary
Committing offence with intent to commit a human trafficking offence
Triable only on indictment (if kidnapping or false imprisonment committed), otherwise triable either way Maximum: Life imprisonment (if kidnapping or
Organisations: Trade mark, unauthorised use of etc.
Triable either way Maximum: Unlimited fine Offence range: £250 fine to £450,000 fine Use this guideline when the offender is
New guidelines on unauthorised use of a trade mark – 1 October 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of unauthorised use of a trade mark offences were published on 5 August 2021
New guidelines on assault offences – 1 July 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of assault offences were published on 27 May 2021 and the online sentencing guidelines
Sexual assault of a child under 13 – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
New guidelines on drug offences – 1 April 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of drug offences were published on 27 January 2021 and the online sentencing guidelines