Crown Court Index 2026 46th ed

Crown Court Index 2026 provides a guide to common penalties and formalities in cases tried on indictment or committed for sentence to the Crown Court, as well as appeals in criminal proceedings. This edition takes on board the latest additions and amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Directions, as well as legislative changes introduced in the last twelve months and key decisions of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Dealing with everyday business in the Crown Court presents a myriad of complex issues, be they procedural questions pre-trial, during the trial itself or when it comes to sentence – and not only the sentence itself, but also the many possible ancillary orders. This year’s edition updates subjects of particular interest including appellate jurisdiction, bail and withholding bail, electronic monitoring equipment and applications to the Crown Court. Through their editorship of the Crown Court Index, HHJ Mark Lucraft KC, HHJ Rebecca Trowler KC and HHJ Simon Mayo KC provide continuing assistance for the busy judge, recorder and practitioner.

This edition includes:

• The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 have been reconsolidated as The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (SI 2025/909). The Criminal Practice Directions along with the Criminal Procedure Rules provide a comprehensive set of rules and directions on all aspects of the criminal process
• The latest sentencing guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council
• All statutory developments from the last 12 months
• Notable recent authorities from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal