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1. Obligatory disqualification

NOTE: The following guidance applies to offences with a 12 month minimum disqualification.

Some offences carry obligatory disqualification for a minimum of 12 months ...

See: Domestic abuse: overarching principles

1. Introduction to out of court disposals

There are several alternatives to formal charges available to police and CPS when dealing with adults, including cannabis and ...

1. Racial or religious aggravation – statutory provisions

Sections 29 to 32 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 create specific racially or religiously aggravated offences, ...

1. Introduction to compensation

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

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 ...