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<p>Currently, there is no sentencing guideline for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily
harm (GBH). This offence is covered by common law and separate to the offences related
to causing or inflicting GBH.</p><p> </p><p>It is for the Sentencing Council for England
and Wales, which is independent of government, to develop sentencing guidelines and
monitor their use. The Sentencing Council are in the process of reviewing the definitive
guideline on assault offences, and anticipate issuing a consultation on a revised
guideline in early 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The Assault guideline and evaluation are available
here:</p><p><a href="https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/publications/?type=publications&s=&cat=&topic=assault&year"
target="_blank">https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/publications/?type=publications&s=&cat=&topic=assault&year</a>=</p>
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