The coronavirus pandemic has impacted on us all to differing degrees and presented extra challenges. One aspect, experienced by many, is the affect that the enforced changes to our daily lives have had on our mental health. Courts have often struggled to effectively deal with those who fall into this group of offenders.
In this article, our client examines the recently published sentencing guideline for offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments, which comes into effect on 1 October 2020.