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....
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CONSULTATION ON DRAFT SENTENCING GUIDELINE FOR IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS OFFENCES PUBLISHED
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...
Crime Contract 2022 tender
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2022.
Burglary Offences sentencing guidelines to be revised
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,...
Joint Interim Interview Protocol (JIIP)
NPCC - JIIP Letter to All Forces
Update to LAA Contingency Plans
The LAA have announced they intend to end the Duty Solicitor Contingency arrangements from the end of September. Although the timing is not great given the new variants are causing some concern, we had urged the LAA to give as much notice as possible to allow firms to...
Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid – update
An update has been added to the GOV.UK page for the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid . This can be located under the “Terms of Reference” section. The update provides an overview of some of the ways Sir Christopher is gathering evidence on the key issues...
Update on the Joint Interim Interview Protocol 1st June 2021
Update-on-the-Joint-Interim-Interview-Protocol-1st-June-2021
CLSA submission to the Independent review of criminal legal aid: Call for Evidence
The CLSA's submission to the Criminal Legal Aid Review Call for Evidence
NPoCC PPE Guidance
Here is the latest PPE guidance document for police station and police custody attendance.
Revised Sentencing Guidelines for Assault and Attempted Murder
New sentencing guidelines have been issued dealing with offences of Assault and Attempted Murder. Guidance can be found at Sentencing Council publishes revised guidelines for assault offences and attempted murder – Sentencing. The Guidelines are in effect from 1st...
Joint Interim Interview Protocol – May 2021
National Interview Protocol COVID19 Version 3 Letter to Legal Representatives attending police custody suites NPCC Custody - JIIP Version 3 letter to forces Process Map - Remote Legal Representation
Legal Aid Census 2021
I appreciate that over the years you have been asked many times to respond to consultations, requests for information, all sorts of things. You are all aware that at the moment CLAR is ongoing and many people are working extremely hard on your behalf to provide the...
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months with an option for existing contracted providers to further extend for six months The 12 month extension to 31 March 2022 is automatic – existing providers do not need to do anything...
Solicitors and CPS join Professional Users Access Scheme
London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and Crown Prosecution Service join fast-track entry to HMCTS buildings. From today (1 February), solicitors will be able to register for the professional users’ access scheme, which...
Revised drug sentencing guidelines published to reflect changes in offending
20210126 Revised drug offences guidelines published (1)
Guide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ courts under their criminal and civil jurisdiction
210126 - Live Link Matrix - MC Crime & Civil
Joint Media release and statement to Kevin Sadler
Joint Media Release- HMCTS safety concerns- 20.01.21 Joint Statement to Kevin Sadler v2
London Magistrates’ Courts
January 2021 Maintaining Justice – adjusted Court Operations during Covid19 - Enhanced safety measures introduced. This paper is issued by HMCTS in consultation with the judiciary
COVID-19: Operational notice for external court users of Reading Magistrates’ Court
CLSA has been monitoring the issues raised by the pandemic and practices at courts across HMCtS’ estate, especially given the new strain and the massive spike in infections being experienced in parts of the country. We would encourage members to notify us of any...