2. Suggested starting points for physical and mental injuries
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
2. Fine bands
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Prosecution costs
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
3. Definition of relevant weekly income
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Community Orders
4. Assessment of financial circumstances
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
5. Approach to offenders on low income
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
6. Offence committed for ‘commercial’ purposes
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
7. Offence committed by an organisation
Where an offence is committed by an organisation, guidance on fines can be found in the environmental offences guideline. See
8. Reduction for a guilty plea
Where a guilty plea has been entered, the amount of the fine should be reduced by the appropriate proportion. Courts