What's New in this section

12 March 2010
Sentencing remarks of the Hon. Mr Justice Roderick Evans
Birmingham City Council –v– AG, IA, JA (PDF 101kb)

26 February 2010
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on Appeal from the Divisional Court
The Queen on the application of Binyam Mohamed - v - Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

25 February 2010
In The High Court of Justice Birmingham District Registry
Birmingham City Council –v– AG, IA, JA (PDF 195kb)

Judgments and guidance

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Sentencing

When determining what sentences to impose in criminal cases, judges and magistrates must take into account guidance produced by the Sentencing Guidelines Council.Sentencing

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Practice Directions

These support existing Procedure Rules and laws, set out procedures intended to achieve uniformity, and also tell all parties in a case what to expect and what is expected of them. Practice Directions

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Protocols and guidance on criminal cases

Occasionally, senior judges will set out protocols for the way in which cases should be handled. For example they may share good practice, which can help other judges to reduce delays.Protocols and guidance on criminal cases

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Tribunal decisions

Some tribunals publish their own decisions for certain cases, especially those of particular significance. These are available on each tribunal's own website.Tribunal decision