You be the Judge
Put yourself in the judge’s or magistrates’ chair to hear cases based on real life and decide what the sentence should be
Effectiveness of sentencing options
We have commissioned a review of existing research to further the Council’s understanding of the effectiveness of sentencing options
Strangulation and suffocation offences
New sentencing guideline for strangulation and suffocation offences comes into effect 1 January 2025. Read the Council’s response to the public consultation
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Latest from the Sentencing Council
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Aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring offences – new sentencing guidelines
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Aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring offences: sentencing guidelines published
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Publication of aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring related matters data tables
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New sentencing guidelines for blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment offences
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing.