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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.
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.
Webinar on sentencing guideline for rape offences
A recording of the Council's recent webinar on sentencing guidelines for rape offences is now available to view.
Rape sentencing guidelines now in effect
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guidelines on rape offences come into effect today (3 March). The two new guidelines cover offences of rape and rape of a young child under the age of 13.
Rape sentencing guidelines approved by the High Court
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guidelines on rape offences have been approved by the High Court.