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Sentencing – Sentencing Council

WebThe Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary.

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URL: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/

Health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and

WebThe definitive guidelines for sentencing health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences were published on 3 November 2015 and came into force on 1 February 2016.

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Health and Safety Offences, Corporate Manslaughter and …

WebContents. Applicability of guidelines 2. Health and safety – Organisations 3. Breach of duty of employer towards employees and non-employees. Breach of duty of self-employed to others

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Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental …

WebIn accordance with s.120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (CJA 2009), the Sentencing Council issues this definitive guideline. It applies only to offenders aged 18 and older, who are sentenced on or after 1 October 2020, regardless of the date of the offence.This guideline must not be used for offenders under the age of 18, as mental …

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About sentencing guidelines – Sentencing

WebSentencing guidelines help make sure that judges and magistrates in courts across England and Wales take a consistent approach to sentencing. The Sentencing Code states that the courts must follow any relevant sentencing guidelines, unless it is contrary to the interests of justice to do so.. What guidelines do

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Aggravating and mitigating factors – Sentencing

WebTaken from Sentencing Guidelines Council Guideline Overarching Principles: Seriousness. The lists below bring together the most important aggravating and mitigating features with potential application to more than one offence or class of offences. They include some factors which are integral

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New guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders …

WebA new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders and neurological impairments has been published by the Sentencing Council today following consultation.. For the first time, judges and magistrates will have guidelines to assist them in sentencing in this difficult and complex area. The …

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Sentencing pregnant women and new mothers – Sentencing

WebFrom 1 April 2024, the Council is including a new, dedicated mitigating factor: ‘Pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care’, in the majority of offence specific sentencing guidelines, providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.. Consideration of pregnancy in sentencing was previously part of the ‘Sole or primary …

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Organisations: Breach of duty of employer towards employees and …

WebIn accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, the Sentencing Council issues this definitive guideline. It applies to all organisations, who are sentenced on or after 1 February 2016, regardless of the date of the offence.*

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Individuals: Breach of food safety and food hygiene regulations

WebTriable either way Maximum: when tried on indictment, unlimited fine and/or 2 years’ custody; when tried summarily: unlimited fine; For offences under The General Food Regulations, the maximum when tried summarily is an unlimited fine and/or 6 months’ custody. Offence range: Conditional discharge – 18 months’ custody

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Benefit fraud – Sentencing

WebWhat happens if a person is suspected of benefit fraud? The person suspected will be contacted by the authority responsible for the relevant benefit. This could be the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or the local authority. During the investigation: the person

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Fines – Sentencing

WebFines are the most common type of sentence given by the courts. That is because they are given for lower-level crimes such as minor driving offences or minor theft.

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Bladed articles and offensive weapons (having in public/education

WebThis guideline should be read alongside the Sentencing children and young people – overarching principles definitive guideline, which provides comprehensive guidance on the sentencing principles and welfare considerations that the court should have in mind when sentencing children and young people.. This offence is subject to statutory …

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Community sentences – Sentencing

WebA community sentence combines some form of punishment with activities carried out in the community. It could mean, for example, that an offender must: carry out up to 300 hours of unpaid work, for example removing graffiti have alcohol or drug treatment to help tackle the reasons why they have

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Crown Court – Sentencing

WebHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(a) for breaches of sections 2, 3 and 7, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(c)), Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 36 and 37(1) for breaches of sections 2 and 3 and section 33(1)(c)

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Perverting the course of justice – Sentencing

WebGuideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in the criminal justice system. It provides guidance which sentencers are encouraged to take into account wherever applicable, to ensure that there is fairness for all involved in court …

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3. ‘Totting up’ disqualification – Sentencing

WebGuideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in the criminal justice system. It provides guidance which sentencers are encouraged to take into account wherever applicable, to ensure that there is fairness for all involved in court proceedings.

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Driving or Attempting to Drive with a specified drug above the

WebThe court should determine the offender’s culpability and the harm caused with reference only to the factors below. Where an offence does not fall squarely into a category, individual factors may require a degree of weighting before making an overall assessment and determining the appropriate offence category.

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