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Sentencing process guideline approved
In a hearing held this morning, three judges of the High Court approved the guideline and confirmed that it will come in to effect for all courts in Scotland from Wednesday 22nd September 2021.
New sentencing guideline aims to demystify sentencing decisions
Following consultation, the Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised a new sentencing guideline setting out the process for all sentencing decisions in Scotland.
Consultation has now closed
The public consultation on our draft sentencing young people guideline has now closed.
Time is running out
Time is now running out for people to have their say and help shape an important sentencing guideline which will influence how up to 17,000 young people are sentenced by criminal courts in Scotland each year.
Scottish Sentencing Council extends consultation on sentencing guideline for young people
The Scottish Sentencing Council is extending the deadline for responding to the consultation on its sentencing young people draft guideline until 21 August 2020