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NPS definition

What does NPS mean? NPS (National policy Statement) is the key policy document used in practice to guide applications and decisions on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (nsips). Defined in section 5 of the Planning Act 2008, an NPS sets out the Government’s need case and policy tests for a sector, and carries determinative weight: under section 104 the Secretary of State must decide NSIP applications in accordance with any relevant NPS unless specified exceptions apply (for example, conflict with international obligations or where adverse impacts outweigh the benefits). Where no relevant NPS exists, section 105 applies. NPSs are...

Pre-sentence reports in England and Wales: statutory requirements, adjournment practice, content, disclosure and appellate guidance

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Practice Note

This Practice Note sets out when pre-sentence reports should be obtained and how they are used to support sentencing decisions after conviction in England and Wales. A pre-sentence report (PSR) is ordinarily prepared by the National Probation Service (NPS); for youthful defendants it may instead be produced by a social worker or a youth offending team member. Its purpose is to assist the court in deciding the most appropriate way of dealing with a defendant at the point of sentence.

A PSR is usually provided in writing. It can be delivered orally in court unless the defendant is under 18, or the court is contemplating the imposition of a custodial sentence under specific provisions concerning determinate sentences, extended sentences, and life sentences for young offenders; in those circumstances it must be in writing.

Under the Sentencing Council’s guideline on the imposition of community and custodial sentence, when a community or custodial sentence is being considered the court must request and consider a PSR before reaching a view on sentence, unless it considers that step unnecessary. This requirement is particularly important where the court is considering imposing a custodial term of 12 months or less...

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