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Blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment guidelines - consultation
A consultation paper on draft blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment sentencing guidelines.
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PUBLICATION – Consultations –
A consultation paper on draft blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment sentencing guidelines.
PUBLICATION – Resource assessment –
A resource assessment for the draft guidelines on kidnap, false imprisonment and blackmail, to accompany the consultation.
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Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing.
Triable only on indictment
Maximum: 14 years’ custody
Offence range: ...
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About this consultation
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This consultation is open to everyone including members of the judiciary, legal practitioners and any individuals who work in or have an interest ...
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Introduction
This document fulfils the Council’s statutory duty to produce a resource assessment which considers the likely effect of its guidelines on the resources required for ...
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The Sentencing Council has published a statistical bulletin and data tables, explaining current sentencing practice for kidnap, false imprisonment and blackmail. The format of the ...
PUBLICATION – Statistical bulletin –
A bulletin explaining current sentencing practice for kidnap, false imprisonment and blackmail to accompany the consultation.
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Introduction
This bulletin provides information on volumes and sentence outcomes for adult offenders (aged 18 or over at the time of conviction) sentenced for offences covered ...
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Minutes of the Sentencing Council meeting on 26 January 2024.
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The Council has responded to recommendations made by the Justice Committee following the Committee’s inquiry into public opinion and understanding of sentencing. The Council has ...