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1. Approach to the assessment of fines – introduction

Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment ...

1. Prosecution costs

Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different ...

Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in ...

Animal deprivation order

May be made by A magistrates’ court or the Crown Court   Relevant legislation Animal Welfare Act 2006, section 33 Availability If the person convicted of an offence ...

Following these guidelines

Following these guidelines When sentencing an offender, every court is under a statutory obligation to follow any relevant sentencing guideline unless it would ...

Welcome to the supplementary information section of the Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines. This section aims to provide you with all the supporting information you may ...

The revised guideline on totality was issued on 1 June 2023 and came into effect on 1 July 2023.

To support guidelines and consultations, the ...

The definitive guidelines on the sentencing of motoring offences were issued on 15 June 2023 and came into force on 1 July 2023.

The definitive guidelines on the sentencing of animal cruelty offences were issued on 10 May 2023 and came into force on 1 July 2023.

There are two guidelines for the offence of the sale of knives etc to persons under 18 contrary to section 141A of the Criminal Justice ...