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Sentencing Council (Powers of Secretary of State) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 6 May 2026

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Long title

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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    11 March 2025 – 11 March 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    25 April 2025 – 25 April 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3947.