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NEWS –
The Sentencing Council has published a definitive guideline on terrorism offences.
The new guideline, which has been issued following a public consultation, will come into effect ...
PUBLICATION – Resource assessment –
A resource assessment for the definitive terrorism offences guideline.
PUBLICATION – Statistical bulletin –
A bulletin explaining current sentencing practice for terrorism offences to accompany the consultation and definitive guideline.
PRESS RELEASES –
New sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences have been published today, marking the first time that comprehensive guidance has been produced for courts in England and ...
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The definitive guidelines on the sentencing of arson and criminal damage were issued on 3 July 2019 and came into force on 1 October 2019.
Arson ...PRESS RELEASES –
The Sentencing Council has published proposed new guidelines covering arson and criminal damage offences. The guidelines, for courts in England and Wales, will help ensure ...
PUBLICATION – Consultations –
A consultation paper on sentencing arson and criminal damage. Closed 26 June 2018.
NEWS –
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines on sentencing arson and criminal damage.
Find out more about the consultation exercise.
Read the press ...
PUBLICATION – Statistical bulletin –
A bulletin explaining current sentencing practice for arson and criminal damage offences to accompany the consultation.
OFFENCES
Triable only on indictment (if kidnapping or false imprisonment committed), otherwise triable either way
Maximum: Life imprisonment (if kidnapping or false imprisonment committed), otherwise 10 ...