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Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by the High Court
The High Court has approved the Council's - and Scotland's - first ever offence guideline, which covers offences of causing death by driving.
Scottish legal first as Council’s death by driving guideline is finalised
The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised its first ever offence guideline, covering the statutory offences of causing death by driving.
Public consultation launched for Scotland’s first offence sentencing guideline - on death by driving
The Council is holding a public consultation on Scotland’s first offence guideline, covering offences of causing death by driving.
Sentencing young people guideline comes into effect
A NEW sentencing guideline developed by the Scottish Sentencing Council comes into effect in all courts in Scotland today (Wednesday, 26 January 2022).
High Court approves new guideline on the sentencing of young people which encourages rehabilitation to cut reoffending
The High Court of Justiciary has today approved a new sentencing guideline developed by the Scottish Sentencing Council, which seeks to reduce reoffending among young people.