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Sentencing Council for England and Wales

Promoting greater consistency in sentencing, while maintaining the independence of the judiciary

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09 September 2026 | News

Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines - consultation 2026

The Sentencing Council’s sixth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to guidelines.

09 July 2026 | News

Sentencing Council publishes Annual Report and launches consultation on future Strategic Objectives

The Sentencing Council has published its Annual Report for 2025/2026, and a public consultation on its Strategic Objectives for the next three years.

08 July 2026 | News

Sentencing Council consults on sentencing guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the United Kingdom

The Sentencing Council have launched a consultation seeking views on their proposed sentencing guidelines for immigration offences.  

Consultations

The Sentencing Council wants to hear your views. Take part in our latest consultations or see how we responded to your views on previous consultations.