Reduction in sentence for a guilty plea guideline Contents

Contents

Report

Sentencing guidelines and the role of the Committee

Draft guideline on reduction in sentence for a guilty plea

Our response to the consultation

Potential impact on the prison population

The presumption of innocence

‘Overwhelming evidence’

Exception at F1: Further information/advice necessary before indicating plea

Exception at F2: IDPC not served before the first hearing

The impact on children

Assessment of equality impact

Appendix: Sentencing Council’s Overview of its consultation on a proposed guideline for reduction in sentence for a guilty plea

Formal Minutes

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament





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