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Revisions to guidelines for sentencing rape offences approved by High Court
The Council’s sentencing guidelines on rape offences have been revised to take into account amendments to legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament. These were approved by the High Court on 20 August.
Sheriff Principal appointed as Council’s new advisor
Sheriff Principal Andrew Miller has been appointed as an advisor to the Council.
Revised sentencing guidelines on rape submitted to the High Court
The Council has submitted revised rape sentencing guidelines to the High Court to take account of forthcoming legal changes.
Council publishes July newsletter
The Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular.
Limited revisions to guidelines for rape offences proposed
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.