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Rape sentencing guidelines approved by the High Court

Guidelines
3rd December 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guidelines on rape offences have been approved by the High Court.

New research on public attitudes towards the sentencing of environmental and wildlife offences

Research, Sentencing
2nd December 2025

The Council has released a new research report looking at public attitudes towards the sentencing of environmental and wildlife offences in Scotland.

Conference marks 10-year anniversary of the Scottish Sentencing Council

Council activity - engagement, Sentencing
17th November 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council hosted a conference to mark its 10-year anniversary.

Council publishes consultation report on draft guidelines for rape offences

Consultations, Guidelines
29th October 2025

The Council has published a response to its public consultation on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.

Draft minutes of October 2025 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

Meetings
24th October 2025

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Parliament House, Edinburgh on 03 October are now available.

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

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