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.
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Sentencing Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Sentencing Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”).
What is this consultation about? This consultation asks for feedback on a new package of housing related offences sentencing guidelines. These include two guidelines covering the nine offences of unlawful eviction of occupier and unlawful harassment of occupier and four …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night which a child …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night which a child …
These Regulations bring into force section 45 of the Sentencing Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”) (c. 2).
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”), which make provision for the remuneration of advice, assistance and representation made available under sections 13, 15 and 16 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”), which make provision for the remuneration of advice, assistance and representation made available under sections 13, 15 and 16 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and …
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Sentencing Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”). These are the first commencement Regulations made under the 2026 Act.
Regulation 3 amends regulation 9 of the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) to specify proceedings in the High Court concerning a release decision of the Parole Board referred under section 32ZAA of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (“the General Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (“the Remuneration Regulations”), and the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (“the Financial Regulations”). The General
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (“the General Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (“the Remuneration Regulations”), and the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (“the Financial Regulations”). The General
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
Commons Reason 16:00:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Timpson: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 7 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 7A and 7B in lieu. 7A: Page 37, line 5, at end …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with amendments.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Sentencing Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 16 September 2025 (Sentencing Bill: Programme): Consideration of Lords Amendments (1) Proceedings …
Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): I inform the House that nothing in the Lords amendments engages Commons financial privilege. After Clause 19 Court transcripts of sentencing remarks 15:19:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake …
What is this consultation about? This consultation asks for feedback on a new package of housing related offences sentencing guidelines. These include two guidelines covering the nine offences of unlawful eviction of occupier and unlawful harassment of occupier and four …
Third Reading Scottish legislative consent granted. Relevant document: 37th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. 17:21:00 Motion Moved by Lord Timpson: That the Bill do now pass. The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord Timpson) (Lab): Before I begin, …
Report Scottish legislative consent granted. Relevant document: 37th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. 15:40:00 Clause 1: Presumption of suspended sentence order for sentences of 12 months or less Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 14, …
Report (Continued) 20:37:00 Amendment 75 not moved. Amendment 76 Moved by 76: After Clause 23, insert the following new Clause— “Provision for the Parole Board to direct release on licence of an IPP prisoner at a specified future date(1) Section …
Order of Consideration Motion 12:19:00 Moved by Lord Lemos: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clause 1, Schedule 1, Clauses 2 to 9, Schedule 2, Clause 10, Schedule 3, Clauses 11 …
UIN: HCWS1182 My noble Friend, the Minister of State for Justice (Lord Timpson), has today made the following statement:"Today, I am announcing that the Government will table an amendment to the Sentencing Bill to broaden the starting point for sentencing …
UIN: HLWS1179 Today, I am announcing that the Government will table an amendment to the Sentencing Bill to broaden the starting point for sentencing for the murder of a police or prison officer in the course of their duty. It …
Committee (3rd Day) Scottish legislative consent sought. Relevant documents: 37th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 3rd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 15th Report from the Constitution Committee . 15:52:00 Amendment 88 Moved by 88: After Clause …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:32:00 Clause 30: Further release after recall: supplementary Amendment 120 Moved by 120: Clause 30, page 57, line 17, at end insert— “(4A) In section 244(1A) (duty to release prisoners not subject to special provision for …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) to increase fees for Controlled Work in the housing and debt and immigration and asylum categories of civil legal aid. It also amends the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) to increase fees for Controlled Work in the housing and debt and immigration and asylum categories of civil legal aid. It also amends the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) …
Committee (2nd Day) Scottish l egislative c onsent sought. Relevant documents: 37th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee , 3rd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights , 15th Report from the Constitution Committee 15:20:00 Amendment 51 Moved by …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:27:00 Amendment 77 Moved by 77: After Clause 17, insert the following Clause— “Unpaid work requirements: community work(1) The Sentencing Code is amended as follows.(2) In paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 9 (restriction on …
In response to: Sentencing Bill 2025
The government has introduced the Sentencing Bill into Parliament.
Committee (1st Day) Scottish l egislative c onsent sought. Relevant documents: 37th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee , 3rd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights , 15th Report from the Constitution Committee. 16:06:00 Clause 1: Presumption of …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 19:41:00 Clause 4: Purposes of sentencing Amendment 45 Moved by 45: Clause 4, page 14, line 10, after “crime” insert “, with a view to protecting them” Member's explanatory statement This amendment is intended to clarify …
Second Reading 16:30:00 Moved by Lord Timpson: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord Timpson) (Lab): My Lords, it is my pleasure to bring this Bill for its Second Reading. …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
First Reading 11:47:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Committee New Clause 1 Parents of young offenders “(1) The Secretary of State must undertake an assessment of the effectiveness and use by the courts of the following powers in the Sentencing Code— …
Bill to be considered in Committee [Relevant document: Correspondence from the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Lord Chancellor, on the Sentencing Bill, reported to the House on 15 October.] [Caroline Nokes in the Chair ] The Second Deputy …
These Regulations amend paragraph 9 of Schedule 21 to the Sentencing Code. They create two additional statutory aggravating factors in the determination of the minimum term in relation to mandatory life sentences for murder.
These Regulations amend paragraph 9 of Schedule 21 to the Sentencing Code. They create two additional statutory aggravating factors in the determination of the minimum term in relation to mandatory life sentences for murder.
Second Reading Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): The reasoned amendment in the name of Robert Jenrick has been selected. 16:06:00 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy): I beg to move, That the Bill be …
Considered in Grand Committee 16:03:00 Moved by Lord Timpson: That the Grand Committee do consider the Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 31st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee The Minister of State, Ministry …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3098), (“the Procedure Regulations”), the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the Civil Means Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3098), (“the Procedure Regulations”), the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the Civil Means Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations
UIN: HLWS666 My Right Honourable Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP) has today made the following statement:"Today, the Independent Sentencing Review published its findings and recommendations. The Review was ...
This Order amends Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) (“the Act”) and secondary legislation under the Act in relation to the provision of legal aid for certain cases …
Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Motions to Approve 15:51:00 Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: That the draft Order and Regulations laid before the House on 13 and 20 March be approved. Relevant document: 22nd Report from the Secondary Legislation …
Considered in Grand Committee 16:14:00 Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into …
Information relating to the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill which was introduced to the House of Commons on 1 April 2025.
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) (“the Remuneration Regulations”). The Remuneration Regulations make provision about payment by the Lord Chancellor to providers of legal services under arrangements made for the purposes of Part 1 …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night which a child …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into …
UIN: HLWS283 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP) has today made the following statement:"This Government has set out its ambition to halve violence against women and girls in …
Introduction What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council currently provides guidance on ancillary orders in various places on our website as well as within offence specific guidelines (usually at step 6 or 7). Most of this guidance is aimed …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1163) (“the 2024 Regulations”) to correct an error and are therefore being issued free of charge to all known recipients of the 2024 Regulations.
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
These Regulations amend Schedule 4 to the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) which make provision for the remuneration of advice, assistance and representation made available under sections 13, 15 and 16 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480), the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/471), the Criminal Legal Aid (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/483) and the Criminal …
Section 224 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) specifies the general limit on a magistrates’ court’s power to impose imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution in respect of one offence. Section 224(1A)(b) provides for the “applicable limit” …
Introduction What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council currently provides guidance on ancillary orders in various places on our website as well as within offence specific guidelines (usually at step 6 or 7). Most of this guidance is aimed …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
These Regulations amend four statutory instruments relating to the provision of civil legal services under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c.10) (“the Act”), as a result of the coming into force of the 2024 Standard …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines for the courts to use when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into force and makes …
Why Immigration offences? This consultation seeks views on a draft of the first dedicated sentencing guidelines for immigration offences under the Immigration Act 1971 and the Identity Documents Act 2010. There are currently no definitive guidelines for these offences.
Why aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring related matters? In 2023 the Sentencing Council published new and revised sentencing guidelines for a range of motoring offences relating to dangerous and careless driving. This was a wide-ranging package, but there remain …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines for the courts to use when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into force and makes …
Motion to Approve 15:17:00 Moved by Lord Bellamy: That the draft Order laid before the House on 25 March be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 May . Motion agreed.
Considered in Grand Committee 16:49:00 Moved by Lord Bellamy: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
Why Immigration offences? This consultation seeks views on a draft of the first dedicated sentencing guidelines for immigration offences under the Immigration Act 1971 and the Identity Documents Act 2010. There are currently no definitive guidelines for these offences.
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night which a child …
We are seeking views on the sentencing starting point for murders preceded by controlling or coercive behaviour against the murder victim and all murders committed with a knife or other weapon.
Murder is the most serious crime a person can commit, and we must ensure that in every case the sentence is commensurate with the severity of the crime. Everyone should feel safe in their own home and our sentencing framework …
In response to: Criminal Justice Bill 2023: factsheets
Why aggravated vehicle taking and other motoring related matters? In 2023 the Sentencing Council published new and revised sentencing guidelines for a range of motoring offences relating to dangerous and careless driving. This was a wide-ranging package, but there remain …
These Regulations amend paragraphs 9 and 10 of Schedule 21 to the Sentencing Act 2020. They create two additional statutory aggravating factors, and one additional statutory mitigating factor, in the determination of the minimum term in relation to mandatory life …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) in order to specify proceedings relating to a Serious Disruption Prevention Order under sections 21, 28 or 29 of the Public Order Act 2023 (c. 15) as criminal …
Considered in Grand Committee 17:15:00 Moved by Lord Bellamy: That the Grand Committee do consider the Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2023. Relevant document: 1st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, …
A Bill to require the Sentencing Council to issue sentencing guidelines in respect of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861; and for connected purposes.
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) (“the Remuneration Regulations”).
Second R eading [ Relevant d ocuments: Tenth Report of the Justice Committee of Session 2022-23, Public opinion and understanding of sentencing, HC 305 ; Correspondence from the Chair of the Justice Committee to the Lord Chancellor, on the Criminal …
A Bill to make provision about the sentencing of offenders convicted of murder or sexual offences; to make provision about the suspension of custodial sentences; to make provision about the release of
The government has introduced the Sentencing Bill into Parliament.
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
Murder is the most serious crime a person can commit, and we must ensure that in every case the sentence is commensurate with the severity of the crime. Everyone should feel safe in their own home and our sentencing framework …
We are seeking views on the sentencing starting point for murders preceded by controlling or coercive behaviour against the murder victim and all murders committed with a knife or other weapon.
A Bill to make provision about the sentencing of offenders convicted of murder or sexual offences; to make provision about the suspension of custodial sentences; to make provision about the release of
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the Means Regulations”) and the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) (“the Remuneration Regulations”).
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435).
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
UIN: HCWS980 I am pleased to publish today the Government’s full response to the recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in the independent Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review. This builds on the interim response which was made alongside publication of the …
UIN: HLWS965 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has made the following statement:"I am pleased to publish today the Government’s full response to the recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in the independent …
A Bill to require the Sentencing Council to issue sentencing guidelines in respect of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861; and for connected purposes.
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/471), the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480), the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3098), and the Civil Legal …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/471), the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480), the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3098), and the Civil Legal …
Paragraph 46 of Schedule 6 to the Sentencing Act 2020 provides that the person made responsible for the monitoring of individuals under an electronic whereabouts monitoring requirement, must be of a description specified in regulations by the Secretary of State.
Motion to Take Note 15:45:00 Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: That the Grand Committee takes note of the Sentencing Act 2020 (Special Procedures for Community and Suspended Sentence Orders) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/559). Relevant document: 43rd Report from the …
Motion to Regret 20:06:00 Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: That this House regrets that in laying the Sentencing Act 2020 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/298) His Majesty’s Government have not yet published the evidence to …
These Regulations revoke the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/366) (the “Amendment Regulations”) and amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (the “Remuneration Regulations”) in order to correct an error in the …
These Regulations revoke the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/366) (the “Amendment Regulations”) and amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (the “Remuneration Regulations”) in order to correct an error in the …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435).
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435).
UIN: HLWS634 My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has made the following statement:'Tackling violence against women and girls is a top priority for this Government and we are committed to …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night on which a …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night on which a …
Section 224 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) specifies the general limit on a magistrates’ court’s power to impose imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution in respect of any one offence. Section 224(1A)(b) provides for the “applicable …
This Order amends Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) (“the Act”) and secondary legislation under the Act.
This Order amends Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (“LASPO”) in relation to advice and assistance related to accommodation for asylum-seekers and failed asylum-seekers to reflect prospective changes to the Immigration and Asylum …
This Order amends Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (“LASPO”) in relation to advice and assistance related to accommodation for asylum-seekers and failed asylum-seekers to reflect prospective changes to the Immigration and Asylum …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435; the “2013 Regulations”).
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435; the “2013 Regulations”).
Motion to Approve 16:58:00 Moved by Lord Bellamy: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Family and Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2023. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the 2013 Regulations”).
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council is proposing to revise the Totality guideline. In summary, when sentencing an offender for more than one offence, or where the offender is already serving a sentence, courts must consider whether the …
These Regulations amend regulation 9 of the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) which prescribes “criminal proceedings” for the purposes of section 14(h) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10).
These Regulations amend regulation 9 of the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) which prescribes “criminal proceedings” for the purposes of section 14(h) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10).
This instrument amends regulations made under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) which deal with an individual’s financial eligibility for criminal and civil legal aid and the liability of an individual to pay a …
This instrument amends regulations made under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) which deal with an individual’s financial eligibility for criminal and civil legal aid and the liability of an individual to pay a …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”) which make provision for the remuneration of advice, assistance and representation made available under sections 13, 15 and 16 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council proposes to amend its existing sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences, to reflect recent changes to the statutory maximum penalties. These offences are: Causing or allowing a child to die or suffer …
Section 342E of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (“the Sentencing Code”) provides constables with a power to search a person subject to a Serious Violence Reduction Order to ascertain if they have a bladed article or offensive weapon with …
Section 342E of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (“the Sentencing Code”) provides constables with a power to search a person subject to a Serious Violence Reduction Order to ascertain if they have a bladed article or offensive weapon with …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848) (“the 2022 Regulations”). The 2022 Regulations amended the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”) which make provision for the remun
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848) (“the 2022 Regulations”). The 2022 Regulations amended the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”) which make provision for the remun
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council is proposing to revise the Totality guideline. In summary, when sentencing an offender for more than one offence, or where the offender is already serving a sentence, courts must consider whether the …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848) (“the 2022 Regulations”). The 2022 Regulations amended the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”) which make provision for the remun
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) (“the General Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/417) (“the Financial Regulations”), and the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435)
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) (“the General Regulations”), the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/417) (“the Financial Regulations”), and the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435)
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council is proposing to issue two guidelines for the offence of the sale of knives etc to persons under 18 contrary to section 141A of the Criminal Justice Act 1988; one for sentencing …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council proposes to amend its existing sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences, to reflect recent changes to the statutory maximum penalties. These offences are: Causing or allowing a child to die or suffer …
What is this consultation about? The current sentencing guideline for animal cruelty, which can be found here , encompasses offences contrary to the following sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2006: section 4 (unnecessary suffering), section 8 (fighting, etc.) and …
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (“the Remuneration Regulations”) which make provision for the remuneration of advice, assistance and representation made available under sections 13, 15 and 16 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council is proposing to issue two guidelines for the offence of the sale of knives etc to persons under 18 contrary to section 141A of the Criminal Justice Act 1988; one for sentencing …
Section 43 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (c.17) requires a court, when dealing with a person for one or more offences, to order that person to pay a surcharge. The amount of the surcharge that is payable in particular circumstances …
What is this consultation about? The current sentencing guideline for animal cruelty, which can be found here , encompasses offences contrary to the following sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2006: section 4 (unnecessary suffering), section 8 (fighting, etc.) and …
These Regulations bring into force on 2nd May 2022 provisions in the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) (“the 2003 Act”) and the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (“the 2020 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force paragraphs 81 to 83 of Part 5 of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (“the Act”), which make amendments to other provisions in the Act in connection with minimum custodial sentences for …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night on which a …
These Rules amend the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020, S.I. 2020/759, as follows:
The Need for Further Changes to the Terrorism Guidelines In March 2018 the Sentencing Council published the first package of terrorism sentencing guidelines. They came into force on 27 April 2018 and covered the following offences: Preparation of Terrorist Acts …
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the 2013 Regulations”).
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has been in existence for over ten years and has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. There are inevitably issues …
UIN: HCWS416 I am today announcing the Government’s decision to bring forward ‘Harper’s Law’.PC Andrew Harper was tragically killed responding to a theft in July 2019. The defendants in the case, two aged 17 and one aged 18, were convicted …
UIN: HLWS403 My right honourable friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has made the following written statement:'I am today announcing the Government’s decision to bring forward ‘Harper’s Law’.PC Andrew Harper was tragica...
The Need for Further Changes to the Terrorism Guidelines In March 2018 the Sentencing Council published the first package of terrorism sentencing guidelines. They came into force on 27 April 2018 and covered the following offences: Preparation of Terrorist Acts …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has been in existence for over ten years and has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. There are inevitably issues …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
Why these amendments to the sexual offences guidelines? The current definitive sexual offences guidelines were published in 2013 and came into force in 2014. This consultation seeks views on a number of proposed amendments to existing sexual offences guidelines to …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into …
What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force …
Why these amendments to the sexual offences guidelines? The current definitive sexual offences guidelines were published in 2013 and came into force in 2014. This consultation seeks views on a number of proposed amendments to existing sexual offences guidelines to …
This consultation seeks views on a draft of the first dedicated sentencing guidelines for offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. These draft guidelines can be found here: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/crown-court/item/slavery-servitude-and-forced-or-compulsory-labour
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480) (“the 2013 Regulations”). The 2013 Regulations make provision about the rules the Director of Legal Aid Casework (the “Director”) must apply to determine …
The Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (“the Act”) comes into force, by virtue of section 416(1), on 1st December 2020. As a result, the Sentencing Code (Parts 2 to 13 of the Act) will come into force on that date. …
A Bill to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing. Originated in the Lords.
This consultation seeks views on a draft of the first dedicated sentencing guidelines for offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. These draft guidelines can be found here: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/crown-court/item/slavery-servitude-and-forced-or-compulsory-labour
A Bill to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing. Originated in the Lords.
Motion to Approve 12:51:00 Moved by Baroness Scott of Bybrook: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 24 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 16 September . Motion agreed. 12:51:00 Sitting suspended.
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) (“the 2013 Regulations”) which make provision about payment by the Lord Chancellor to providers of civil legal services under arrangements made for the purposes of Part 1 of …
Considered in Grand Committee 17:01:00 Moved by Baroness Scott of Bybrook: That the Grand Committee do consider the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (Exception) Regulations 2020. Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con): My Lords, this draft instrument will ensure that the …
This White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for important changes to the sentencing and release framework in England and Wales.
Public consultation to help shape the future objectives and priorities of the Sentencing Council. **The closing date of this consultation has been extended to 9 September 2020**
A Bill to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing. Originated in the Lords.
These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435; the “2013 Regulations”).
A Bill to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing.
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law Originated in the Lords.
Considered in Committee Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair The Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means (Mr Nigel Evans): Order. I should explain, as was explained yesterday, that although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in the …
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law Originated in the Lords.
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/422) (“the Remuneration Regulations”), which make provision about payment by the Lord Chancellor to providers of civil legal services under arrangements made for the purposes of Part 1 of …
Why Drug offences? The Sentencing Council’s Drug Offences Definitive guideline came into force in February 2012. It includes guidelines for sentencing offences of importation/exportation, supply, possession with intent to supply, production, permitting premises to be used, and poss
This Order is the fourteenth commencement order made under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) (“the 2012 Act”).
These Regulations amends regulation 21 of the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/435) (the “Remuneration Regulations”).
UIN: HLWS206 My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Chris Philp) has made the following Written Statement."I am today announcing the Government’s final response to the Law Commission’s Report on the Sentencing Code, published on 2...
These Regulations amend the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (“the Procedure Regulations”) in relation to applications for determinations that an individual qualifies for civil legal services under sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of …
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has received suggestions from guideline users in magistrates’ courts on improvements that could usefully be made to guidelines and the explanatory materials that accompany them. The Council has considered these helpful s
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law Originated in the Lords.
These Regulations amend the Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/507) by inserting a new amount that designated authorities are liable to pay the Secretary of State in respect of each night on which a …
Public consultation to help shape the future objectives and priorities of the Sentencing Council. **The closing date of this consultation has been extended to 9 September 2020**
The Sentencing Bill consolidates existing sentencing legislation in England and Wales into a new Sentencing Code.
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law Originated in the Lords.
Third Reading 15:08:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Bill be now read a third time. The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie): My Lords, I take the opportunity to pay tribute to the Law Commission and …
A Bill to require courts to impose community sentences on women offenders unless they have committed a serious or violent offence and pose a threat to the public; and for connected purposes.
Public Bodies (Abolition of Public Works Loan Commissioners) Order 2019 Andrey Lugovoy and Dmitri Kovtun Freezing Order 2020 Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2020 Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) Order 2019 Motions to Approve 17:40:00 …
Second Reading 20:37:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie) (Con): My Lords, the sole purpose of this Bill is to pave the way …
Considered in Grand Committee 15:32:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2019. Relevant document: 3rd Report from the Secondary Legislation …
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law
What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has received suggestions from guideline users in magistrates’ courts on improvements that could usefully be made to guidelines and the explanatory materials that accompany them. The Council has considered these helpful s
The Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill paves the way for the introduction of the Sentencing Code – a consolidation of sentencing procedure.
First Reading 15:01:00 A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law. The Bill was introduced by Lord Keen of Elie, …
Why Drug offences? The Sentencing Council’s Drug Offences Definitive guideline came into force in February 2012. It includes guidelines for sentencing offences of importation/exportation, supply, possession with intent to supply, production, permitting premises to be used, and poss
Regulation 9 of the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/9) (“the General Regulations”) makes provision about criminal proceedings for the purposes of section 14(h) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10) (“the …
Motion to Agree 15:20:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Bill be now read a second time, that the Bill be committed and reported from a Special Public Bill Committee and that the Report be received pro forma. …
First Reading 14:50:00 A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law. The Bill was introduced by Lord Keen of Elie, …
Motion to Approve 16:31:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the draft Order laid before the House on 22 July be approved. The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie) (Con): This draft instrument makes provision for separated migrant …
Report 17:41:00 Report received.
Motion to Resolve 17:42:00 Moved by The Earl of Courtown: To resolve that it is expedient that if the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL]— (a) has not completed all of its stages by the end of this session of Parliament, …
Special Public Bill Committee 10:07:00 The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith): My Lords, before we start today’s proceedings on the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill, it may be helpful if I say a few words about the procedure that …
Reported from Committee The Bill was reported from the Special Public Bill Committee with amendments. The Bill, as amended, was ordered to be printed. House adjourned at 7.37 pm.
Membership Motion 11:38:00 Moved by The Senior Deputy Speaker: That, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following Lords be appointed to the Special Public Bill Committee on the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL]: Bassam of Brighton, L, Berridge, …
Second Reading 15:18:00 Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Bill be now read a second time. Considered in Second Reading Committee on 12 June. Bill read a second time and committed to a Special Public Bill Committee.
Motion to Consider Moved by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Committee do consider the Bill. 15:45:00 The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie) (Con): My Lords, this Bill makes mainly technical changes to existing legislation which will facilitate …
A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law
Motion to Refer to Second Reading Committee 17:18:00 Tabled by Lord Keen of Elie: That the Bill be referred to a Second Reading Committee. Lord Young of Cookham (Con): My Lords, on behalf of my noble and learned friend Lord …
First Reading 15:37:00 A Bill to give effect to Law Commission recommendations relating to commencement of enactments relating to sentencing law and to make provision for pre-consolidation amendments of sentencing law. The Bill was introduced by Lord Keen of Elie, …
Statement 14:05:00 The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie) (Con): My Lords, with the leave of the House I shall repeat a Statement made in the other place by my right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of …
Second Reading 12:55:00 Moved by Lord Ramsbotham: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Ramsbotham (CB): My Lords, I ask noble Lords to note the date of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act that my Bill seeks to amend. …
A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; to make provision about rehabilitation periods.
Question 14:52:00 Asked by Lord Beecham: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have commenced a review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012; and, if so, when they anticipate that the review will be published. …
A Bill to increase the maximum sentences available to the court for stalking offences; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 11:37:00 A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; to make provision about rehabilitation periods. The Bill was introduced by Lord Ramsbotham, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
First Reading 11:37:00 A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Ramsbotham, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Question 15:14:00 Asked by Lord Bach: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, given the fall in the number of citizens who now receive legal advice in the field of social welfare law, whether they will bring forward the review of Part …
We need to make sure that sentences are more effective at punishing offenders and repairing the harm caused to victims.
Motion to Consider 15:17:00 Moved by Lord Faulks: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015. Relevant document : 17th Report from the Joint Committee on …
Motion to Consider 16:14:00 Moved by Lord Faulks: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Amendment of Schedule 1) (Advocacy Exceptions) Order 2014. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Joint Committee …
Motion to Approve 15:39:00 Moved by Lord Faulks: That the draft order laid before the House on 9 June be approved. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 July. Motion …
Motion to Consider Moved by Lord Faulks: That the Grand Committee do consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Amendment of Schedule 1: injunctions to prevent gang-related violence) Order 2014. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the …
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the maximum penalties for driving offences causing death and serious injury; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to provide that a criminal reconvicted for an offence on a second or further occasion receives a longer sentence than for the first such offence.
Motion to Approve 15:05:00 Moved by Lord Newby: That the draft regulations laid before the House on 21 May be approved. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 12 June . …
Considered in Grand Committee 16:10:00 Moved By Lord Newby: That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Referral Fees) Regulations 2013 Relevant documents: 2nd Report …
Motion to Approve 11:39:00 Moved by Lord McNally: That the draft regulations laid before the House on 4 February be approved. Relevant documents: 20th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord …
Question 15:13:00 Asked by Lord Bach: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have in respect of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2012, which the House of Lords declined …
Motion to Approve 18:33:00 Moved By Lord McNally: That the draft order laid before the House on 29 October be approved. Relevant document: 10th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments Amendment to the Motion Moved by Lord Bach: …
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision Originated in the Commons.
Commons Reasons and Amendment 15:48:00 Motion A Moved by Lord McNally: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1B to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1C. 1C Because it would alter the financial arrangements made …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and an amendment. House adjourned at 9.51 pm.
Consideration of Lords message Mr Speaker: I must draw the attention of the House to the fact that financial privilege is involved in Lords amendment 1B. If the House agrees to the amendment, I shall ensure that the appropriate entry …
Commons Reasons and Amendments 15:22:00 Motion A Moved by Lord McNally: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. 1A Because it would alter the financial arrangements made …
Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is involved in Lords amendments 1, 2, 6, 9, 24, 100, 104, 168 to 173, 176, 178, 181 …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:07:00 Moved By Lord McNally: That the amendments for Third Reading be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 9, Schedule 1, Clauses 10 to 24, Schedule 2, Clauses 25 to 31, Schedule …
Third Reading 15:10:00 Clause 9 : General cases Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 9, page 6, line 25, leave out from “order” to “(whether” in line 26 and insert “— (a) add services to Part 1 of Schedule 1, …
Report (5th Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 15:30:00 Clause 54 : Rules against referral fees Amendment 144A Moved by 144A: Clause 54, page 39, line 29, at …
Report (4th Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 15:40:00 Clause 26 : Choice of provider of services etc Amendment 119 Moved by 119: Clause 26, page 21, line …
Report (3rd Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights 18:30:00 Schedule 1 : Civil legal services Amendment 74 Moved by 74: Schedule 1, page 140, line 8, leave out …
Report (2nd Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 15:38:00 Schedule 1 : Civil legal services Amendment 11 Moved by 11: Schedule 1, page 125, line 5, at end …
Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 21:35:00 Baroness Anelay of St Johns: My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I explain that there have been discussions between the usual channels since last we considered the Bill earlier …
Report (1st Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 15:08:00 Motion Moved by Lord McNally: That the Report be now received. The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 20:40:00 Amendment 7 Moved by 7: After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause— “Expert evidence The Lord Chancellor must review the accessibility and quality of expert advice that is available for civil legal proceedings and …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:37:00 Moved by Lord McNally: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 8, Schedule 1, Clauses 9 to 23, Schedule 2, Clauses 24 to 30, …
Committee (10th Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . 20:16:00 Amendment 182A Moved by 182A: After Clause 120, insert …
Committee (9th Day) 11:39:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Amendment 178 Moved by 178: After Clause 83, insert …
Committee (9th Day) (Continued) 14:56:00 Amendment 178B Moved by 178B: Before Clause 113, insert the following new Clause— “Effect of life sentence In Chapter 7 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (effect of life sentence) omit section …
Committee (8th Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . 15:06:00 Clause 61 : Duty to give reasons for and …
Committee (8th Day) (Continued) 16:33:00 Amendment 176ZZA Moved by 176ZZA: After Clause 61, insert the following new Clause— “Sentencing where there is aggravation related to transgender identity (1) The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows. (2) Section 146 …
Committee (8th Day) (Continued) 20:55:00 Amendment 177AA Moved by 177AA: After Clause 71, insert the following new Clause— “Community supervision requirement for offenders aged 18 to 25 (1) In section 177 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, after paragraph (l) …
Committee (7th Day) 15:59:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 45 : Recovery of insurance premiums by way …
Committee (7th Day) (Continued) 20:56:00 Amendment 171A Moved by 171A: After Clause 58, insert the following new Clause— “Payments in respect of pro bono representation In section 194(10) of the Legal Services Act 2007, after ““civil court” means”, add “the …
Committee (6th Day) 15:05:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 43 : Conditional fee agreements: success fees Amendment …
Committee (6th Day) (Continued) 20:54:00 Amendment 137A Moved by 137A: Clause 43, page 30, line 23, at end insert— “( ) The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to proceedings which include a claim for damages …
Committee (5th Day) 15:10:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Schedule 1 : Civil legal services Amendment 73 Moved …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 16:42:00 Amendment 82 Moved by 82: Schedule 1, page 136, line 34, at end insert— “( ) all areas of employment law not otherwise covered in this Schedule” Lord Bach: My Lords, I beg to move …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 20:29:00 Clause 11 : Determinations Amendments 96 to 98 not moved. Clause 11 agreed. Amendment 99 Moved by 99: After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause— “Funding (1) The Lord Chancellor may make funding available …
Committee (4th Day) Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . 15:37:00 Schedule 1 : Civil legal services Amendment 36 Moved …
Committee (4th Day)(Continued) 20:27:00 Schedule 1 : Civil legal services Amendments 61 and 61ZA not moved. Amendment 61A Moved by 61A: Schedule 1, page 128, line 20, at end insert— “Victims of trafficking of human beingsCivil legal services provided to …
Committee (3rd Day) 15:08:00 Relevant documents: 21st R eport from th e Constitution Committee, 22nd R eport from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd R eports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 8 : General cases …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:43:00 Amendment 33 Moved by 33: Schedule 1, page 116, line 1, at end insert— “Children affected by civil and family law proceedingsCivil legal services provided to a person having dependent children related to— (a) private …
Committee (2nd Day) 15:07:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 1 : Lord Chancellor’s functions Amendment 5 Moved by …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 19:22:00 Clause 2 : Arrangements Amendment 7 Moved by 7: Clause 2, page 2, line 20, at end insert— “( ) Before making arrangements under subsection (2)(c), a draft order with the proposed arrangements must be …
Committee (1st Day) 16:12:00 Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Constitution Committee, 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee. Clause 1 : Lord Chancellor's functions Amendment 1 Moved by …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 20:36:00 Amendment 3 Moved by 3: Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out “may” and insert “must” Lord Bach: My Lords, this amendment, short though it is, is important because it allows the Committee to …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:39:00 Moved By Lord McNally: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill has been committed that they consider the bill …
Third Reading 15:39:00 Bill passed and sent to the Commons.
Second Reading 15:07:00 Moved By Lord McNally: That the Bill be read a second time. The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord McNally): My Lords, this is a substantial and far-reaching Bill. Its breadth is a consequence of the …
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision Originated in the Commons.
First Reading 11:37:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
[ Relevant document: The Third Report from the Justice Committee, on the G overnment’s proposed reform of legal aid, HC 681, and the Government’s response thereto, Cm 8111.] [3rd Allocated Day] Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public …
Report 15:38:00 Report received.
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision
[2nd Allocated Day] [Relevant Documents: The Third Report fro m the Justice Committee, on the Government’s proposed reform of legal aid, HC 681, and the Governm ent’s response thereto, Cm 8111 . ] Further consideration of Bill, as amended in …
16:19:00 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Kenneth Clarke): I have been fascinated by the proceedings while I have been waiting to move the motion. I beg to move, That, notwithstanding that such provisions could not …
16:36:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Jonathan Djanogly): I beg to move, That the Order of 29 June 2011 (Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 …
[1st Allocated Day] [Relevant Documents: The Third Report from the Justice Committee, on the Government’s proposed reform of legal aid, HC 681, and the Government’s response thereto, Cm 8111] Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee Schedule …
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision
Committee 11:10:00 Clause 1 : Amendment of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Amendment Moved by Clause 1, page 1, leave out lines 9 and 10 Lord Dholakia: My Lords, this is purely a drafting amendment to correct a drafting …
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision
[Relevant documents: The Third Report from the Justice Committee, Government’s proposed reform of legal aid, HC 681, and the Government response, Cm 8111.] Second Reading Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): Before I call the Lord Chancellor, I should say …
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision
To make provision about legal aid; to make further provision about funding legal services; to make provision about costs and other amounts awarded in civil and criminal proceedings; to make provision
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) 13:08:00 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC): I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision requiring certain prisoners due to be …
A Bill to make provision requiring certain prisoners due to be considered for early release to complete a relevant offender management programme, where available; to require courts to take regard of m
Second Reading 11:42:00 Moved By Lord Dholakia: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Dholakia: My Lords, this Private Member’s Bill is designed to reform the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Act provides that, after a specified …
A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to reform sentencing provision to ensure that the length of a custodial sentence reflects the sentence of a court; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:09:00 A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Dholakia, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Third Reading 15:08:00 Bill passed and sent to the Commons .
Report Report received.
Committee 17:05:00 Clause 1 : Amendment of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert— “(e) a sentence of imprisonment for public protection; (f) a sentence of detention …
Second Reading 13:50:00 Moved By Lord Dholakia: That this Bill be read a second time. Lord Dholakia: My Lords, I declare an interest as president of Nacro, the crime reduction charity. I want it to be noted that my association …
To amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and for connected purposes.
First Reading A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Dholakia, read a first time and ordered to be printed.