As many of you will have seen the tender process for new Crime Contract has now opened. This new contract is loosely based on the 2017 contract but there are significant differences, not least of which is the fact the contract is a much longer 10 year commitment...
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawSentencing Council consults on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council’s fourth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to guidelines opens today. The Council is proposing a series of changes designed to bring greater clarity and consistency to guidelines and reflect developments in legislation. The...
Police Federation open letter voices concerns over Early Dawn
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Sentencing Council: Publication of new and revised definitive motoring offences guidelines – will come into effect on 1 July 2023.
The Sentencing Council has published 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in response to consultation. The guidelines include updated versions of six current guidelines – published in 2008 – and reflect new maximum...
Sentencing Council: Publication of revisions to definitive Totality guidelines will come into effect on 1 July 2023
The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, a revised Totality guideline which will come into effect on 1 July 2023. This follows a consultation held from October 2022 to January 2023. The Totality...
Government response to Legal Aid Means Test Review
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Sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences published and will come into effect on 1 July 2023
The Sentencing Council has published two guidelines for sentencing animal cruelty offences to reflect changes introduced by Parliament in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021, following consultation. The first guideline – Animal cruelty – is new and covers the...
YJLC are holding a 1 day youth justice training for lawyers in Manchester on the 16th May and it is free
Book your place here The training will provide you with: Practical guidance on how to best represent children in the criminal justice system. An opportunity to hear from and work with young people who have been through the system. An explanation of the key topics...
SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMING INTO EFFECT ON 1 APRIL 2023
SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMING INTO EFFECT ON 1 APRIL 2023 On 1 April 2023, a number of new and revised guidelines from the Sentencing Council will come into effect. 1. UPDATED CHILD CRUELTY SENTENCING GUIDELINES Sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of child...