Council Minutes
The minutes for all Council meetings are available on the link below. The date of the Council's next meeting is 22 September, 2017.
Minutes
Sentencing videos - Find out what happened to Jack
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.
Take part in guideline consultation
Take part in a consultation on Scotland's first sentencing guideline on the principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences.
How does sentencing work?
Use our interactive scenario to follow the court case of Paul. You decide what happens next and choose what sentence you would give Paul - if you were the Sheriff.
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Council Meeting Dates
The Council meeting dates in 2017 are:
6 March
6 June
22 September
11 December
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Time still left to take part in consultation on 1st sentencing guideline: principles and purposes of sentencing bit.ly/2w4OSGY
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The Lord President’s keynote address to the @Lawscot annual conference: ‘The Scottish Courts in the 21st Century’ bit.ly/2ylLXLH
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High court: Kevin Shand sentenced to 6 years and 3 months imprisonment for assault and robbery and dangerous driving bit.ly/2x1Oc8T