Revised Totality guideline – 1 July 2023
The revised Totality guideline was published on 1 June 2023 and the online sentencing guideline now contains this in a
Totality
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
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
New guidelines on the offence of sale of knives etc to persons under 18 – 1 April 2023
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of the offence of sale of knives etc to persons under 18 were published
Organisations: Sale of knives etc by retailers to persons under 18
Triable only summarilyMaximum: unlimited fineOffence range: £500 fine – £1,000,000 fine Use this guideline when the offender is an organisation.
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 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,