Summary
Consolidated sentencing law into a single Act, replacing provisions scattered across numerous statutes. Provides the framework for all sentencing decisions in England & Wales including custody thresholds, community orders, fines, and discharges.
Key Points
- Consolidation of sentencing provisions
- Custody threshold and community order criteria
- Guilty plea reduction framework
- Sentencing Council guidelines have statutory force
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2022 — Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
Increased maximum sentences for various offences and reformed release provisions.