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Research explores victims' views on sentencing domestic abuse
The Scottish Sentencing Council today published a new report examining how victim-survivors of domestic abuse view sentencing in Scotland.
Scottish Sentencing Conversations podcast launched
The Council has launched a new podcast on sentencing in Scotland, with the first episode focussing on community sentencing.
Views sought on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences
The Scottish Sentencing Council is seeking views on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.
Constable member appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council
Deputy Chief Constable Bex Smith has been appointed as the Council’s new constable member.
New legislation on sentencing offenders who have been on electronically monitored bail
The time an offender has spent on electronically monitored (tagged) bail (EM bail) will be able to be treated as time served for sentencing purposes under new legislation coming into force on 1 July 2024.