The Ministry of Justice is undertaking comprehensive sentencing reform through the Sentencing Bill 2025 and related consolidation amendments, including updates to housing offences sentencing guidelines and miscellaneous guideline amendments. The reform programme includes the Sentencing Act 2026 and addresses fine payment provisions under the Water Industry Act 1991, representing a significant overhaul of sentencing law and guidance. Current status involves active development of sentencing measures and guideline updates.
In response to: Sentencing Bill 2025
The government has introduced the Sentencing Bill into Parliament.
Information relating to the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill which was introduced to the House of Commons on 1 April 2025.
The government has introduced the Sentencing Bill into Parliament.
This White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for important changes to the sentencing and release framework in England and Wales.
The Sentencing Bill consolidates existing sentencing legislation in England and Wales into a new Sentencing Code.
The Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill paves the way for the introduction of the Sentencing Code – a consolidation of sentencing procedure.
We need to make sure that sentences are more effective at punishing offenders and repairing the harm caused to victims.