NSW Sentencing Council

The Council is an independent body. We monitor sentencing trends and practices, review the law, advise the government and educate the public.

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Consecutive sentences in the Local Court
Read about our review of s 58 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
Good character at sentencing
Read our report on the use of good character at sentencing.
Firearms, knives and other weapons
Read our reports on sentencing for firearms, knives and other weapons offences.
Meet the NSW Sentencing Council
Learn more about the members of the NSW Sentencing Council.
Sentencing Explained
A podcast series by the NSW Sentencing Council.
For students
Information and help for HSC Legal Studies students.