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Council launches public consultation on draft domestic abuse guideline
The Council has launched a public consultation to seek views on a draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse offences.
Draft minutes of March 2026 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Parliament House, Edinburgh on 27 March are now available.
Council publishes March newsletter
The Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular.
Council essay competition winner meets Lord Justice Clerk
A high school pupil from Dumfries has been awarded first prize in a Scottish Sentencing Council essay competition.
Council provides response to Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission Report
The Scottish Sentencing Council has published its response to the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission Report