New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment
Judges get new rules for sentencing blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment, starting April 1, 2025 in England and Wales. New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment New rules exist for sentencing certain crimes: blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment. The Sentencing Council created these guidelines to help judges sentence fairly. One guideline covers blackmail.…