Sentencing inflation – researcher @robroballen, Prof Julian Roberts, Sentencing Academy, and Ollie Simpson, Office of the Sentencing Council, ask how has sentencing inflation happened, what role have sentencing guidelines played, and what solutions might there be? #Sentencing2025

Such a privilege to hear sentencing experts engaging as panellists and delegates in discussions around today’s important topics such as sentence inflation and effectiveness in sentencing at our 2025 seminar. Report out soon on our website #Sentencing2025 bit.ly/3AZV4H9

We are delighted that the Rt Hon David Gauke is here to give us the Chair’s perspective of the Independent Sentencing Review and explore what – and who – have contributed to changes in sentencing and what might some of the solutions look like @DavidGauke #Sentencing2025

Victims and sentencing – our first panel session of the day is underway. Council members Her Honour Judge Amanda Rippon and @JoLizRobinson, National VAWDASV Advisor to the Welsh Government, in discussion with Dr @JMGORMLEY #Sentencing2025 bit.ly/3AZV4H9

Why do we need sentencing guidelines? Watch this short video to find out. And there’s more about guidelines on our website: bit.ly/3bRtJ9v

Closing soon… Consultation to help us shape the Council’s priorities for the next 10 years. There is much we could do. We are asking consultees to help us decide what we can achieve within our resources. Closes 9 Sept bit.ly/2TUWdpz

We have assessed the impact and implementation of 19 of the 2017 magistrates’ court sentencing guidelines, including speeding, driving whilst disqualified and TV licence evasion: bit.ly/3agYlir

Decision trees – example of methodology applied to examine what factors predict that homicide will be regarded as a murder instead of a manslaughter @mksutel #sentencingresearch

Our intern Sam shaved his head for blood cancer charity @AnthonyNolan Justgiving page is bit.ly/2bmBFnc

A reminder- this consultation closes tomorrow.

Mr Justice Holroyde on the additional considerations when sentencing youths & the need for a different approach

At @TheHowardLeague event, looking forward to hearing from all the speakers including Mr Justice Holroyde from SC

Council chairman Lord Justice Treacy currently updating the Justice Select Committee on our work.