Briefing: Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill
Background On 1 April 2025, the Government published the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill. It will have its Second Reading on 22nd April. This draft legislation amends the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to prevent sentencing guidelines about pre-sentence reports (PSRs) from making reference to ‘different personal characteristics’ of an offender. The legislation follows the […]
