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Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill

A Bill to require the Sentencing Council to issue sentencing guidelines in respect of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 December 2023 by Dame Maria Miller (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 12 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.