Structured sentencing approach in the magistrates' court: flowcharts

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Jurisdictions: England, Wales

Flowchart setting out how the structured approach operates in the magistrates' court under both the old and new sentencing guidelines.

Note: this note is in the process of being updated to reflect changes introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

Isabel Evans, Consultant, and PLC Public Sector

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