12 Aug 2021 | Archive
The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, definitive guidelines to be used by the courts in England and Wales when sentencing modern slavery offences. The new guidelines will come into effect on 1...
5 Aug 2021 | Archive
The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, new definitive guidelines to be used by the Crown Court and magistrates’ courts in England and Wales when sentencing the offence of unauthorised use of a...
28 Jul 2021 | Archive
Scores of Crown Court rooms to reopen across the country now restrictions have ended Temporary ‘Nightingale Court’ rooms extended into 2022 Meanwhile ministers unveil plan to cut crime and build safer communities Full details here
22 Jul 2021 | Archive
As ever, your CLSA Committee have been hard at work for you over the last year, and we know that each and every one of you has done the same in these unprecedented times where were it not for our hard working members burning the candle at both ends, the system would...
9 Jul 2021 | Archive
Keith Borer Consultants celebrated 40 years in business in 2020. With over 35 experts covering all aspects of forensic science and collision investigation, the team can bring a wealth of expertise and experience to your case. The digital forensics team includes...
30 Jun 2021 | Archive
The Assault and Attempted Murder Offences sentencing guidelines published by the Sentencing Council come into force on 1 July 2021. The guidelines cover assault offences including common assault and attempted murder, and new guidance for assault on emergency workers....
17 Jun 2021 | Archive
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on a new guideline for sentencing offenders convicted in England and Wales of importing prohibited or restricted firearms. The guideline covers importation of firearms and ammunition under two Customs and Excise...
16 Jun 2021 | Archive
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2022.
9 Jun 2021 | Archive
The Sentencing Council have today publised a consultation on revised sentencing guidelines for Burglary Offences The proposed sentencing guidelines, which apply to adult offenders, are listed below: domestic burglary (section 9, Theft Act 1968) non-domestic burglary,...
7 Jun 2021 | Archive
NPCC – JIIP Letter to All Forces