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Sheriff Principal appointed as Council’s new advisor

Membership
18 August 2026

Sheriff Principal Andrew Miller has been appointed as an advisor to the Council.

Revised sentencing guidelines on rape submitted to the High Court

Guidelines, Sentencing
14 August 2026

The Council has submitted revised rape sentencing guidelines to the High Court to take account of forthcoming legal changes.

Council publishes July newsletter

Communications, Engagement
23 July 2026

The Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular.

Limited revisions to guidelines for rape offences proposed

Guidelines
10 July 2026

The Scottish Sentencing Council is proposing limited revisions to guidelines on sentencing rape offences to take into account forthcoming amendments to legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Council publishes report to mark its ten-year anniversary

Council activity - engagement, Publications
25 June 2026

The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a report on its ten-year anniversary conference.

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Originally published on 22 November 2019. Updated on 4 September 2025.

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