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Education resources

Jargon buster

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

Jargon buster

Myth buster

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

Myth buster

Interactive Scenarios

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

Interactive Scenarios

Lectures and lesson plans

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

Lectures and lesson plans

MSA ESSAY COMPETITION

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.
MSA ESSAY COMPETITION

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Sentencing videos

Watch our videos on how judges decide sentences, on prison and community sentences, and on sentencing young people.

Sentencing videos

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