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National survey reveals public attitudes to sentencing in Scotland
The Council has published a new report on public understanding and perceptions of sentencing in Scotland following a wide-ranging national survey.
New judicial member appointed to the Council
The Lord Justice General has appointed Lady Drummond as the new judicial member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Draft minutes of December 2025 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Hamilton on 05 December are now available.
Council releases latest newsletter
The Scottish Sentencing Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular newsletter.
New easy read guide on sentencing in Scotland
The Scottish Sentencing Council has released a new easy read guide on Sentencing of Crimes in Scotland.