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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Sentencing Council (Powers of Secretary of State) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to provide that the Sentencing Council may not issue sentencing guidelines without the consent of the Secretary of State; to give the Secretary of State the power to amend sentencing guidelines prepared by the Sentencing Council before they are issued; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Robert JenrickConservativeNewark

Bill · 1

  • Bill 197 2024-25 (as introduced)Commons
    13 Mar 2025

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