Revised version of the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline – 1 April 2025
A revised version of the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline was published on 5 March 2025 and the
Imposition of community and custodial sentences – Effective from 1 April 2025
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for
Vehicle registration fraud – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either wayMaximum when tried summarily: Level 5 fineMaximum when tried on indictment: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 1
Driving disqualification – Effective from 1 April 2025
Part 1. Availability General powers to order a driving disqualification Under section 163 of the Sentencing Code, any court may
Aggravated vehicle taking – injury caused – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
New guidelines on aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters – 1 April 2025
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters were published
Aggravated vehicle taking – death caused – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either wayMaximum: 14 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Aggravated vehicle taking – dangerous driving – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Aggravated vehicle taking – damage caused to vehicle or other property – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either way (triable only summarily if damage not exceeding £5,000)Maximum for summary offence: 6 months’ custodyMaximum for either way
Kidnap/ False Imprisonment – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life ImprisonmentOffence range: Community order – 16 years’ custody These are Schedule 19 offences for the