Firearms – Possession with intent to cause fear of violence – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Firearms – Possession with intent – other offences – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Firearms – Carrying in a public place – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
Firearms – Transfer and manufacture – for consultation only
Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Where no offence-specific guideline exists,
New General guideline and expanded explanations – in force from 1 October 2019
The new overarching General guideline was published on 24 July 2019. It will appear in a purple colour scheme until
New guidelines on arson and criminal damage – 1 October 2019
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of arson and criminal damage were published on 3 July 2019 and the online
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, changes to terrorism guidelines
The Council has made small revisions to six of the terrorism offences sentencing guidelines to take account of changes brought
Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place
Having an offensive weapon in a public place
Assault on emergency workers – 13 November 2018
The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 came into force on 13 November 2018. The Act creates a statutory