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
New guidelines on firearms offences – 1 January 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of firearms offences were published on 9 December 2020 and the online sentencing guidelines
Sentencing Offenders with Mental Health Conditions or Disorders – Draft guideline for consultation
This is a draft guideline for consultation only For published guideline, see: Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or
Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour/ Human trafficking – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Committing offence with intent to commit a human trafficking offence – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order/ Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Updates to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines come into force on 1 October 2020
The changes to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines and explanatory materials, which we consulted on in early 2020, are now
Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments – 1 October 2020
The Council has published a new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments. The ‘Overarching
Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of