2. Aggravation related to disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity – statutory provisions
Under section 66 of the Sentencing Code, the court must treat as an aggravating factor the fact that: an offender
3. Approach to sentencing
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
1. Obligatory disqualification
Note: The following guidance applies to offences with a 12 month minimum disqualification. Some offences carry obligatory disqualification for a
2. Special reasons
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
3. ‘Totting up’ disqualification
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
4. Discretionary disqualification
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
5. Disqualification until a test is passed
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Custodial Sentences
Deferred Sentences
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of