Ancillary Orders Consultation
Restitution
Guideline 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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May be made by |
A magistrates' court or the Crown Court |
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Relevant legislation |
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Availability |
Where goods have been stolen or obtained through blackmail or fraud and an offender is convicted of any offence with reference to theft of those goods, the court may make a restitution order. A restitution order may also be ordered in respect of offences taken into consideration. |
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Effect of the order |
The court may:
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Considerations |
The order should be made only where the evidence identifying the goods or the proceeds of their sale is clear and there is no issue as to title. Orders may be made before completion of confiscation proceedings. |
Sentencing guidelines that will include a drop down of this guidance:
- Blackmail
- Fraud
- Handling stolen goods
- Making off without payment
- Modern Slavery
- Theft – general
- Theft from shop or stall