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At present, Chapter 3 of Part 4 of the Sentencing Act 2020 creates only 11 statutory aggravating factors which a sentencer must bear a mind when considering the seriousness of the offence. These statutory aggravating features include umbrella issues, such as whether the offence was committed while on bail or whether the offender has previous convictions. However, it also includes some offence-specific ones, such as involving a minor child in the supply of controlled drugs. This amendment would create a 12th.