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New website puts the public in the judge’s chair
You be the Judge, an interactive platform created by the Sentencing Council, and supported by the Judiciary of England and Wales, has gone live today. ...
New website puts the public in the judge’s chair
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You be the Judge launched
You be the Judge, the Council’s new interactive website, is now live. The website allows you to put yourself in the judge’s or magistrates’ chair ...
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The application of sentencing principles during a period when the prison population is very high – statement from the Chairman of the Sentencing Council
The Council is aware of concerns in relation to the current prison population in England and Wales. This raises the issue of whether the potential ...
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Sentencing seminar: current issues in sentencing policy and research
This event was held on Friday 13 January 2023. We have published a report of the proceedings.
The Sentencing Council, in collaboration with City Law School, ...
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Effectiveness of sentencing
We have published a review of literature looking at evidence on the effectiveness of sentencing.
The review considers in particular evidence relating to reoffending, reflecting the ...
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How sentencing guidelines recognise the impact of crime on victims
Victims are central to sentencing guidelines. When following the guidelines, the two things a court must consider first when deciding how serious a case is ...
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Assessing harm in child sexual offences where there is no victim
Senior Policy Adviser, Ollie Simpson, explains why the Council is consulting on a harm assessment in child sexual offences that is based on what the ...
The application of sentencing principles during the Covid-19 emergency
The Sentencing Council is aware of and understands the concerns that many people have about the effect the Covid-19 emergency is having on conditions in ...
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Public confidence in sentencing and the criminal justice system
We have published a report of research carried out to help the Council better understand public attitudes towards, and understanding of, sentencing and the criminal ...
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Sentencing guidelines and offences involving corrosive substances
Reports of assaults and robberies involving the use of acid or other corrosive substances have increased in profile recently, with questions being asked as to ...