This bill gives the Secretary of State power to approve, reject, or amend sentencing guidelines before the Sentencing Council can issue them. It affects how criminal sentences are determined across England and Wales.
A Bill to provide that the Sentencing Council may not issue sentencing guidelines without the consent of the Secretary of State; to give the Secretary of State the power to amend sentencing guidelines prepared by the Sentencing Council before they are issued; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Robert Jenrick
Introduced: 2025-03-11