Revised version of the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline – 1 April 2025
A revised version of the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline was published on 5 March 2025 and the
Imposition of community and custodial sentences – Effective from (to be confirmed)
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for
Vehicle registration fraud
Triable either wayMaximum when tried summarily: Level 5 fineMaximum when tried on indictment: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 1
Driving disqualification
Part 1. Availability General powers to order a driving disqualification Under section 163 of the Sentencing Code, any court may
Aggravated vehicle taking – injury caused
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
New guidelines on aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters – 1 April 2025
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters were published
Aggravated vehicle taking – death caused
Triable either wayMaximum: 14 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Aggravated vehicle taking – dangerous driving
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Aggravated vehicle taking – damage caused to vehicle or other property
Triable either way (triable only summarily if damage not exceeding £5,000)Maximum for summary offence: 6 months’ custodyMaximum for either way
Kidnap/ False Imprisonment
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life ImprisonmentOffence range: Community order – 16 years’ custody These are Schedule 19 offences for the