The Sentencing Guidelines Council's role is to encourage consistency of sentencing in all Courts in England and Wales, supporting Judges and Magistrates in their decision-making. It is an independent body with both judicial and non-judicial members, chaired by the Lord Chief Justice.
The Council receives advice from the Sentencing Advisory Panel on a particular sentencing topic and uses this to formulate sentencing guidelines on the subject. Here you will find the guidelines produced to encourage consistency in sentencing throughout England & Wales.
It is useful to refer to this site regularly, as consultations and updated guidelines are frequently posted:-
www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
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