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Not quite. The starting point is dependant on the category; this is determined by the culpability and harm of the offence committed. Mitigation and aggravation are considered once the starting point is determined. Have a look at...

I can try. Sentencing guidelines are issued by the sentencing council (they sit under the Home Office). The purpose of the guidelines is to try and ensure consistent sentencing irrespective of location (in the past there have been vastly different sentences for similar offences in different...

The offences were committed 20 years ago, if the sentencing at the time of the offences was lighter, then he will have been sentenced accordingly (I don't know whether they were but that's a general principle)