Child cruelty sentencing guidelines under revision

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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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