Publications
All information published by the Council, including the Council's business plans and annual reports, can be accessed on this page.
Further details about the classes of information published by the Council, and how to access that information, are available in the Guide to information published by the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Scottish Sentencing Council ten year anniversary report (2mb)
The ten year anniversary report reflects on the work of the Council during its first decade, including key achievements and lessons learned, while providing valuable insights intended to support its next stage of work.
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline (215kb)
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline - Public consultation document (927kb)
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline - Public consultation document
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline - Draft impact assessment (561kb)
Draft Domestic abuse sentencing guideline - Draft impact assessment
Scottish Sentencing Council information pack (630kb)
This information pack provides clear explanations of the sentencing process, including who is involved, how decisions are made, and the different types of sentences available to courts. It also covers topics such as victim statements, and prison release arrangements.
This revised version of the pack was published in May 2026 to take account of legislative changes.