Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to next discuss sentencing guidelines with the Sentencing Council.

The Lord Chancellor recently met with the Chairman of the Sentencing Council to discuss the Imposition guideline, and they had a constructive discussion. It was agreed that the Lord Chancellor would set out her position in writing, which the Sentencing Council will then consider before the guideline is due to come into effect.

Ministers will meet with Sentencing Council as needed for continued engagement.