Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another
Cultivation of cannabis plant
New guidelines on drug offences – 1 April 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of drug offences were published on 27 January 2021 and the online sentencing guidelines
New guidelines on firearms offences – 1 January 2021
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of firearms offences were published on 9 December 2020 and the online sentencing guidelines
Sentencing Offenders with Mental Health Conditions or Disorders – Draft guideline for consultation
This is a draft guideline for consultation only For published guideline, see: Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or
Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour/ Human trafficking – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Committing offence with intent to commit a human trafficking offence – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order/ Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Updates to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines come into force on 1 October 2020
The changes to the Magistrates’ Courts Sentencing Guidelines and explanatory materials, which we consulted on in early 2020, are now