Sentencing Bill 2023-24
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 14 November 2023. The Bill’s second reading is scheduled for 6 December 2023.

Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 of 2002/03) .House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/72.
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 2002/03) (264 KB , PDF)
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 of 2002/03) .House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/72.
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 2002/03) (264 KB , PDF)
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 14 November 2023. The Bill’s second reading is scheduled for 6 December 2023.
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 28 November 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
The Victims and Prisoners Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 14 sittings between 20 June 2023 and 11 July 2023. The dates for the remaining stages have not yet been announced.