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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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07.08.20
Time is running out to have your say on sentencing young people guideline.
Time is now running out for people to have their say and help shape an important sentencing guideline which will influence how up to 17,000 young people are sentenced by criminal courts in Scotland each year.
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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