Sentencing Council annual report 2024/25
A report of the Council’s activities and achievements between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, published 16 July 2025
Updates to ancillary orders available on conviction
Our response to the 2024 consultation and the changes to the content and presentation of ancillary orders guidance in effect from 1 July 2025
Effectiveness of sentencing options
We have commissioned a review of existing research to further the Council’s understanding of the effectiveness of sentencing options
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Sentencing Council annual report 2024/25
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In effect from 1 July – changes to guidance on ancillary orders and careless driving guideline
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Updated guidance on ancillary orders available on conviction
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Amendments to guidelines as a result of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill 2025
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing.