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The Sentencing Council has published a package of definitive ancillary orders guidance, covering 29 different types of order including matters such as compensation, criminal behaviour orders, football banning orders and restraining orders. During the development of...

We are aware that the ongoing issues with the LAA are now impacting hearings including those in the Crown Court. We are having regular meetings for updates with the LAA and are aware they are working on further contingencies. Until those are in place, we have prepared...

The Sentencing Council has today published a response to the fourth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines. The response document sets out the changes that will be made to guidelines and can be found here. The majority of these...

Update Friday 23rd May 2025 We continue to seek updates in relation to the data breach and will send updates when we have anything meaningful The Law Society have also been working hard on this and regularly update the link below....

Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has approved new versions of the pre-charge bail extension application forms for use in the case of persons arrested for a suspected offence on or after 28 October 2022. These are: •...

Press release: From: Ministry of Justice and Sarah Sackman KC MP Published 9 May 2025 Link to the consultation Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May)....