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Sentencing Council launches consultation on draft sentencing guidelines

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Published on: 15 January 2020
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LNB News 15/01/2020

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Issue Date: 15 January 2020

Published Date: 15 January 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

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The Sentencing Council has opened its plans to revise sentencing guidelines for drug offences for consultation. The proposals aim to address recent changes to the nature of drug offences, new drugs and new offences in psychoactive substances. The consultation is open until 7 April 2020.

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