Banks on Sentence 2026

The definitive sentencing guide used by judges, barristers and solicitors.

Consolidated legislation, applicable sentencing guidelines, procedure rules, case law, commentary and maximum sentence all available through this comprehensive guide.

The 21st Edition includes:

• Updated to include amended legislative provisions, including parts of Sentencing Act 2026 which come into force on 22nd March 2026: availability of and presumption in favour of suspended sentences
• length of deferred sentences
• whole life orders for certain types of murder, and
• sentences for particular national security related offences
• Updated to take account of Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025 and corresponding re-issuing of certain guidelines including major changes to the Guideline on Imposition of Community and Custodial Sentences
• Updated appellate authority guidance and illustration for almost all of the most commonly prosecuted offences and sentencing procedure; including updates following R v Ahmed and R v ZA on sentencing offences committed as children.