Education resources

Our "Jargon buster" provides the A-Z of sentencing and the criminal justice system in Scotland.

Our "Myth buster" clarifies common misconceptions about sentencing in Scotland.

You be the judge and decide what the sentence should be in these interactive, realistic court scenarios           

A series of educational resources is available for higher education, Modern Studies, and the those interested in learning more

Is sentencing in Scotland fair? This essay competition is open to S4 - S6 students at secondary schools in Scotland, and should provide an evidence-based argument as to the answer. Essays should be of no more that 1,000 words, not counting footnotes, and are limited to two entries from any school.