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Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act Implementation

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is being implemented by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, with ongoing scrutiny of its effectiveness in reducing reoffending and protecting the public. Current focus includes assessment of bail conditions, sentencing guidelines for community and custodial sentences, and the broader criminal justice response to crime and anti-social behaviour.


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9 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Justice linked

Assault PC — consultation opened

What is this consultation about? The consultation relates to a revised and updated sentencing guideline for offences of assaulting a police officer. What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencin

8 Dec 2023 | Government response linked

Criminal justice practitioners, including the police in England and Wales, the National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecution Service, must urgently review and then accelerate and scale up their efforts to investigate, prosecute and effectively adjudicate human trafficking and modern slavery cases. Cross-organisation working must support the priority goal of evidence gathering.

Criminal justice practitioners, including the police in England and Wales, the National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecution Service, must urgently review and then accelerate and scale up their efforts to investigate, prosecute and effectively adjudicate human trafficking and modern slavery …

22 May 2023 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked

On 9 March 2021, the Ministry of Justice and Home Office stated that the government would introduce the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The Bill sought to extend the definition of a 'positi — outcome published

On 9 March 2021, the Ministry of Justice and Home Office stated that the government would introduce the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The Bill sought to extend the definition of a 'position of trust' to prevent sports coaches …

22 May 2023 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked

On 26 January 2022, the Ministry of Justice published its Review of Custodial Remand for Children. The review's findings challenged the narrative that remand is overused and highlighted several factor — outcome published

On 26 January 2022, the Ministry of Justice published its Review of Custodial Remand for Children. The review's findings challenged the narrative that remand is overused and highlighted several factors that have impacted the increase in the proportion of children …