Following the launch and review of their fourth annual consultation, the Sentencing Council for England and Wales has now published an amended version of its Sentencing Guidance, that came into force on the 1st of June 2025. The Sentencing Council recognised concerns that current guidance did not provide sufficient clarity on sentencing Very Large Organisations … Continue Reading
The recent UK Court of Appeal judgement in the case of R v Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited provides a useful analysis on the approach that courts should take when sentencing “very large organisations” under the Sentencing Council’s Definitive Guideline on Corporate Manslaughter, Health and Safety and Food and Safety Hygiene Offences (“the Guideline”).… Continue Reading