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Sentencing &
Offenders
Unit
The Unit has responsibility for specified
aspects of the criminal law, including policy on sex
offences and sex offenders, theft and other dishonesty
offences, extra-territorial jurisdiction, and offences
against the person. The Unit also has responsibility
for current sentencing policy. This includes ensuring
the courts have the powers they need to deal with the
offenders who come before them. It is also responsible
for ensuring the criminal law is only invoked in areas
where it is absolutely necessary.
Contact details
Postal Enquiries
Sentencing & Offences Unit
Home Office
50 Queen Anne's Gate
LONDON
SW1H 9AT
Telephone: 020 7273 2204
Fax: 020 7273 4345
Email Enquiries: Public_Enquiry.sou@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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