Consultation on sentencing process guideline
Members of the public are being invited to give their views on a new sentencing guideline
Take part in our public consultation
Sentencing videos - If you were the judge
Watch our video about the court case of Jack, who assaulted a nightclub steward, and then decide what sentence you would give - if you were the judge. Our series also includes videos for: victims of crime; offenders & their families; and easy listen & watch. All our videos are now also available to view on our YouTube channel.
Approval of Scotland's first sentencing guideline
Watch this historic moment as Lord Carloway, Lord Brodie, and Lord Drummond Young approve the principles and purposes of sentencing guideline
Education Resources
As part of the Scottish Sentencing Council’s work to promote awareness and understanding of sentencing, a series of educational resources for Modern Studies teachers has been developed.
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12.08.19
Scottish Sentencing Council invites applications for advocate member position
Applications are now being invited to fill the advocate member position on the Scottish Sentencing Council. By law, one of the Council’s members must be an advocate practising in Scotland. The term of the present advocate member of the Council will end in October of this year.
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