The Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom has approved the appointment of Tim De Meyer as a Policing member of the Sentencing Council. The appointment takes effect on 1 October 2026 and will run for three years. The Sentencing Council is an independent body that develops guidelines for judges and magistrates on sentencing for criminal offences in England and Wales. The council is composed of representatives from various areas connected with the criminal justice system, including the judiciary, police, prosecution, and legal profession, ensuring that different professional perspectives are considered when formulating sentencing guidelines.