Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill

Synopsis: This Bill Paper has been prepared by the Assembly’s Research and Information Service (RaISe) to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill. It outlines the background to the Bill, including public consultations undertaken, and should be read in conjunction with the RaISe Review of Costs (NIAR 117-2026). Where relevant, it provides a comparison with approaches taken in other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Date: 12 May 2026