You must not enter ………. [for a period of 24 hours a day for a period of ……..] [between the hours of ……… and ……… until …….. [insert date(s ...

A cannabis or khat warning may be given where the offender is found in possession of a small amount of cannabis or khat consistent with personal use and the offender admits the elements of the offence ...

Taken from Sentencing Guidelines Council Guideline Overarching Principles: Seriousness. The lists below bring together the most important aggravating and mitigating features with potential application ...

Welcome to You be the Judge, the innovative sentencing website that gives you the opportunity to sit in the judge’s or magistrate’s chair to see how sentencing works. There are six scenarios for you ...

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 ...

The legal alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland is lower in all three categories. What happens if a person is caught drink driving? The police have the right to ask anyone who is driving, attempting ...

This short video gives an overview of the different types of sentence (if you can’t watch the video you could read the transcript). The judge or magistrates will decide which type of sentence is right ...

The Sentencing Council for England and Wales was set up in April 2010 to promote greater transparency and consistency in sentencing, while maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The primary ...

Harassment and stalking are classed as offences under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and (where the offending is racially or religiously aggravated) the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Both ...

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 ...

The legal restrictions in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 aim to control the use and distribution of dangerous and harmful drugs. Use and distribution of ‘psychoactive substances’ is covered by the ...

Pronouncements are produced by the Judicial College. They are designed to provide guidance to all magistrates but especially to help presiding justices explain the court’s decision fully and clearly.