Sentencing Council for England and Wales
Promoting greater consistency in sentencing, while maintaining the independence of the judiciary
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Lord Justice Andrew Edis appointed as Vice Chairman of the Council
We are pleased to announce the Lord Justice Andrew Edis has been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Sentencing Council, with effect from 1 August 2025.
Sentencing Council annual report 2024/25
The Sentencing Council's annual report for 2024/25 documents the Council’s achievements of the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 in the context of the objectives set in our five-year strategy, Sentencing Council strategic objectives 2021-2026.
In effect from 1 July – changes to guidance on ancillary orders and careless driving guideline
Coming into effect today, 1 July 2025, is a package of new and revised guidance on ancillary orders available on conviction and a revised careless driving sentencing guideline. We are introducing new guidance for six ancillary orders, changing existing guidance to make the information clearer and more consistent, and making guidance on specific ancillary orders...
Consultations
The Sentencing Council wants to hear your views. Take part in our latest consultations or see how we responded to your views on previous consultations.