Kalisher Trust internship paper
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
13h ago
We are pleased to publish the paper produced by Lewis Hazeldine during the course of his Kalisher Trust internship with the Sentencing Academy. Lewis chose to explore some of the issues that can arise in relation to Extended Determinate Sentences. Lewis’s paper, Extended Determinate Sentences: A Review of the Practical Issues, is available here ..read more
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Seeing and Treating Neurodiverse Individuals in the Criminal Justice System
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
1w ago
Gavin Dingwall, Head of Policy and Communications, represented the Sentencing Academy in a panel discussion with Professor Penney Lewis, the Law Commissioner, and Lauren Costello, Deputy Chief Prosecutor in the Northeast of England, at an international symposium on ‘Seeing and Treating Neurodiverse Individuals in the Criminal Justice System’ held on 14 March and hosted by the Law, Society & Vulnerable People Hub at the University of Sunderland. The virtual event was attended by 175 delegates from around the world. The symposium opened with a keynote talk from Sir Robert Buckland KC, former ..read more
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Mental Health and Sentencing Seminar
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
1w ago
The Sentencing Academy was pleased to collaborate with the University of York to hold a ‘Mental Health and Sentencing’ event on 6 March 2024. Addressing the theme of the day, there were three  speakers covering different areas of the mental health and sentencing field, followed by an insight Q&A session chaired by Professor Adam Crawford, Professor of Policing and Social Justice at York Law School. Dr Ailbhe O’Loughlin, Senior Lecturer in Law at York Law School, gave an ‘Overview of Mental Health and Sentencing’, setting out the legal framework that governs sentencing when mental heal ..read more
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Sentencing Academy Finance and Operations Administrator
Sentencing Academy
by sentencing-academy
3w ago
The Sentencing Academy is a research and engagement charitable organisation dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate. It promotes an evidence-based approach to sentencing and encourages effective sentencing practices that reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims, and promote public confidence. In line with our development plans and funding we have successfully secured we are pleased to offer a brand new role to help support and assist the growth of the charity.  About the Role The post has responsibility for financial pro ..read more
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How distinctive is Scotland’s new approach to sentencing guidelines?
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
3w ago
By Dr Jay Gormley and Professor Julian V. Roberts   The new causing death by driving offences guideline is the first offence-specific guidance issued by the Scottish Sentencing Council. It is certainly a distinctive moment for the UK jurisdiction, which has its own unique criminal justice system and legal and cultural history. But how unique is this guideline?   The common ground With this guideline, Scotland joins the large (and growing) number of countries that have introduced sentencing guidelines. All sentencing guidelines share common objectives: to promote consistency and incre ..read more
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Colin Pitchfork and the Complexity of Parole
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
1M ago
It has been reported that an application for reconsideration of a Parole Board decision not to release Colin Pitchfork has been successful. This does not mean that Pitchfork will automatically be released from custody. Rather, it means that his case will be considered again by a new panel. This blog post details the chronology of the case and links to a Sentencing Academy paper which analyses the new application for reconsideration process relied upon in turn by the Justice Secretary and by Pitchfork. Colin Pitchfork was imprisoned for life in 1988 for the murders of two 15-year-old girls, Lyn ..read more
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Mandatory minimum sentences
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
1M ago
Mandatory minimum sentences apply to certain types of offending, categorised either solely by its type or by a combination of that and the offender’s previous record. In most cases, the court can depart from the mandatory minimum if a certain test is met. Until recently, the most common test for this was whether imposing the mandatory minimum would be unjust. However, this is now being overtaken by consideration of whether the court identifies exceptional circumstances.   View the Explainer Here ..read more
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Sentencing of youths
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
3M ago
Children between the ages of 10 and 17 (inclusive) fall within the ambit of the youth justice system. The relevant age for sentencing is the age at date of conviction. Offenders aged 17 and under may be tried in the youth courts at a magistrates’ court, in an adult magistrates’ court, or in the Crown Court. Youth courts differ from magistrates’ courts as they have certain reporting restrictions, they are not open court hearings, and they differ from the Crown Court in that advocates do not wear robes or wigs. When sentencing a child or young person the court must have regard to preventing ..read more
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Gavin Dingwall Addresses the Inaugural Scottish Sentencing Research Symposium
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
4M ago
Gavin Dingwall, Head of Policy and Communications at the Sentencing Academy, was invited to speak at the inaugural Scottish Sentencing Research Symposium at the University of Glasgow on 24 November 2023. The Sentencing Academy was delighted to co-host the symposium with the Scottish Sentencing Council and the University of Glasgow. Guests from across the United Kingdom and Ireland discussed the impact academic research has on sentencing policy and the importance that policy and practice is evidence-based. After the event, Gavin remarked: ‘Whilst the Sentencing Academy is focused on sentencing ..read more
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Restorative Justice Week 2023
Sentencing Academy
by Jon Bild
4M ago
Restorative justice can be delivered at any stage of the criminal justice process including being part of any sentencing disposal. Indeed, when we look at the statutory purposes of sentencing and the goals of restorative justice we can easily identify common aims, particularly around making reparation and reducing reoffending. It can be used in sentencing as a useful additional tool that provides victims with a voice to share their personal impact whilst holding offenders to account enabling them to take responsibility. Restorative justice (RJ) week provides an opportunity for us to celebrate ..read more
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