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What happens if you're given a community sentence instead of a fine or being sent to prison

Types of unpaid work you may have to do on a community sentence – like removing graffiti

Getting skills and training or help for an addiction or a mental health problem while on a community sentence

Find out what conditions can be included in a community sentence, such as curfews or restrictions on where you can go

Suggest unpaid work for offenders to do in your community