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The fourth edition provides the definitive work for determining the sentence for virtually all prosecuted offences. The offences dealt with range from smoking and parking to whole life murder and terrorism. The book also enables the reader to know what the Judge is likely to have been reading before s/he passes sentence.

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Guidelines - Definitive
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(as amended including the amendments made in October 2009)
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Proposed Guidelines

Click here for Consultation Paper on Sentencing for Drug Offences

Law Society Book Review

"Banks on Sentence has it all in one volume. Banks on Sentence must be essential for solicitor-advocates and Crown Court judges. A small unscientific poll by your reviewer revealed that eight out of nine judges who are asked, relied on Banks' third edition. It is manageable and its language is clear and readable, as opposed to academic. Moreover, it is absolutely comprehensive and contains a large number of cases that were unreported and not found elsewhere. Are there any negative comments? Not unless you are wedded to the loose-leaf format and file the updates promptly as they arrive. Even here, Banks is ahead of the game because he provides updates online. You will be on top of your game in court with Banks in your hand. Buy it."
Duncan Adams
Recorder, District judge and solicitor


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"The essential book for determining the sentence for almost all prosecuted offences."
Peter Lodder QC
Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association 2009



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