UK Sentencing Council

The UK Sentencing Council is an independent organization responsible for developing guidelines that help judges decide appropriate punishments for different crimes. Its goal is to promote consistent, fair, and transparent sentencing across England and Wales. The Council reviews existing sentencing practices, considers best practices, and provides recommendations to ensure punishments are appropriate to each offense, taking into account factors like severity and circumstances. This helps ensure justice is applied uniformly and that offenders receive fair outcomes, while maintaining public confidence in the criminal justice system.