MCSG UPDATES –
Revised allocation guideline
The revised guideline for determining whether cases should be dealt with by magistrates’ courts or the Crown Court has come into effect today (1 March ...
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Revised allocation guideline comes into effect
The revised allocation guideline has come into effect today (1 March 2016).
The guideline is available here.
EXPLANATORY MATERIAL –
9. Extension period of disqualification from driving where a custodial sentence is also imposed
For offences committed on or after 13 April 2015, where a court imposes a disqualification in addition to a custodial sentence or a detention and ...
MCSG UPDATES –
Equal Treatment Bench Book
We have now included a link to the Judicial College’s Equal Treatment Bench Book.
This is available under External Links on the left hand side.
ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS –
Why should offenders get a reduction in their sentence for pleading guilty?
The principle that guilty pleas should be taken into account in sentencing is nothing new – Parliament has set this in law.
The purpose of reducing ...
BLOG –
Why should offenders get a reduction in their sentence for pleading guilty?
The principle that guilty pleas should be taken into account in sentencing is nothing new – Parliament has set this in law. The purpose of ...
PUBLICATION – Consultations –
Reduction in sentence for a guilty plea guideline: Consultation
A consultation paper on the reduction in sentence for a guilty plea. Closed 5 May 2016.
NEWS –
Reduction in sentence for a guilty plea – consultation launched on sentencing guideline
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guideline for reduction in sentence for a guilty plea.
Find out more about the consultation exercise.
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PRESS RELEASES –
Sentencing Council proposes stricter rules for sentencing offenders who plead guilty
Today, the Sentencing Council has announced proposals to introduce stricter guidance for courts when they sentence offenders who have admitted their guilt.
A new draft guideline ...
NEWS –
Vacancy: Member of the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
The Sentencing Council is looking for an exceptional applicant with current experience of criminal defence practice, preferably in both the higher and lower courts.
Full details, ...