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Have a question about a particular aspect of sentencing?
Our Sentencing Explainers are a good place to learn about and fact-check information about different aspects of sentencing. For example, we have explainers on:
- the Sentencing Guidelines, or
- specific sentences, such as suspended sentence orders or extended sentences, or
- other issues related to sentencing, such as mandatory minimum sentences
Have a question about sentencing outcomes for specific offences?
Check out our Offence Snapshots, which provide brief, visual overviews of sentencing trends for specific offences, such as for
Want a brief overview of sentencing issues?
Check out our sentencing facts infographics, which visually summarise latest information and data on sentencing, such as on
- when and why someone might receive a short prison sentence, and what their chances of reoffending are, or
- the latest data on children who are convicted of an offence
Want to engage with research on the impact and effectiveness of certain sentences and orders?
Our Effectiveness Bulletins review the latest research on, for example,
- the effectiveness of Suspended Sentence Orders, or
- the effectiveness of Electronic Monitoring
Want to know more about what others know and think about sentencing?
Check out our section on public perceptions, which contains insights from our latest surveys,
- including our research on the public’s views on sentencing terminology
Want to engage with in-depth discussions of specific sentencing issues?
Head to our Research & Policy Papers section to see what the latest research is on, for example,
- Victim Personal Statements (VPS), or
- Mental Disorder, Disability and Sentencing, or
- Sentencing and Black & Ethnic Minority Offenders
Still have a question about sentencing?
Maybe you’ll find the answer in our FAQ section
Still want to know more? Or have a suggestion?
Email us at a.wolcke@sentencingacademy.org.uk