Why Terrorism Again?
The Sentencing Council issued a package of definitive terrorism guidelines in March 2018 which came into effect on 27 April 2018. At the time of developing the current guidelines, the Council was aware that the Government was contemplating changes to...More
The government is consulting on proposals to change the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme. The aim of these proposals is to ensure that the Scheme is sustainable into the future, in order to maintain this vital service for those who need it.
The key proposals in this consultation are: ...More
What is the Sentencing Council?
The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into force and makes...More
This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission.
The consultation questions are drawn from our second consultation paper published as part of a three-year review of automated vehicles. For more information about this...More