Child cruelty sentencing guidelines under revision
Amended sentencing guidelines have been put out today for consultation.
Undated family handout photo of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes who died at the hands of his father and father's partner
Date - 4th August 2022
By -
Cachella Smith
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The Sentencing Council has today published new draft guidelines for two offences; causing or allowing a child to die or suffer serious physical harm and cruelty to a child.
The changes are designed to reflect the increases in the maximum sentences...
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