Sentencing young people animated videos published
The Council has published three short animated videos about its sentencing young people guideline.
Sentencing young people animated videos20.05.22
Sheriff Jillian Martin Brown has written a blog about the problem-solving court in Forfar. In it she talks about the specialist approach the court takes to sentencing many of the women and young men convicted of summary (less serious) offences.
19.05.22
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a new research report reviewing the challenges of comparing sentencing across jurisdictions.
12.05.22
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, the Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a new research report reviewing the challenges of and approaches to sentencing offenders with mental health issues.
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.
Watch our videos on the sentencing of young people.
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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