Thomas' Sentencing Referencer 2018

Thomas’ Sentencing Referencer gives authoritative guidance on over 100 different sentencing orders, principles and topics, using a practical A-Z layout for easy navigation and quick answers in and out of court.

The 2018 edition has been revised to incorporate the latest sentencing developments from both statute and case law. This new edition introduces a fully revised Attorney General’s references chapter, as well as including details of the new community order and suspended sentence order pilot schemes and updated guidance on the operation of extended sentences for those under 18. Also included is further guidance on the “slip rule” and the imposition of behaviour order prohibitions and requirements.

This new edition:
-Includes a reference to statute, case law, Sentencing Council Guideline or Practice Direction for each proposition contained within the book.
-Details almost all the sentencing orders available to the courts, setting out the key points and the conditions which must be satisfied prior to their imposition, with guidance from case law where appropriate.
-Emphasises the dates from which particular provisions apply.
-Features a table setting out the key points in relation to all minimum sentences, including the departure tests and guilty plea reduction availability and extent.
-Contains sections which are structured chronologically, with the text arranged in the order in which the issues are likely to arise during proceedings.
-Directs readers towards more extensive analysis with cross-references to Archbold and Current Sentencing Practice.
-Includes details of all sentencing guidelines and the date from which they were in force.
-Sets out details of the offender of particular concern order with guidance from the Court of Appeal.