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Sentencing Guidelines Amendments

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.

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Key signals 295 All signals 465 Consultations 56 Policy and strategy 8 Legislative record 380 Scrutiny and evidence 2 Analysis 8 Announcements 11

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Consultations 56 Policy and strategy 8 Legislative record 380 Scrutiny and evidence 2 Analysis 8 Announcements 11

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Closed Consultations 56 Policy papers 8 Bill / Act text 17 Other bill documents 1 Amendment papers 105 Bill stages 152 Proceedings and reasons 5 Debates and committee sittings 21 Committee reports and material 2 Memoranda and explanatory material 1 Explanatory notes 6 Legislative consent 3 Statutory instruments 76 Statements and announcements 11 Research and briefings 1

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19 Oct 2011 | Committee report Ministry of Justice linked

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 — Select Committee report: Government Response to Justice Committee’s Third Report of Session 2010/11: The Government’s proposed reform of legal aid, (HC 618, 2010-11) Cm 8111

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19 Oct 2011 | Committee report Ministry of Justice linked

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 — Select Committee report: Justice Committee: Government’s proposed reform of legal aid, (HC 681, 2010-11)

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