New guidelines on animal cruelty offences – 1 July 2023
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of animal cruelty offences were published on 10 May 2023 and the online sentencing
Bladed articles and offensive weapons (having in public/education premises and threats) – children and young people
This guideline should be read alongside the Sentencing children and young people – overarching principles definitive guideline, which provides comprehensive
New guidelines on child cruelty offences – 1 April 2023
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of child cruelty offences were published on 7 March 2023 and the online sentencing
Totality draft – not in force
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Guideline users should be aware
Cruelty to a child – assault and ill treatment, abandonment, neglect, and failure to protect – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Triable either wayMaximum: 14 years’
Causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm/ Causing or allowing a child to die – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Causing or allowing a child
Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Causing death by driving: unlicensed or uninsured drivers – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Causing injury by wanton or furious driving – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,