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New easy read guide on sentencing in Scotland

Engagement, Sentencing information
9th December 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council has released a new easy read guide on Sentencing of Crimes in Scotland.

New research on public attitudes towards the sentencing of environmental and wildlife offences

Research, Sentencing
2nd December 2025

The Council has released a new research report looking at public attitudes towards the sentencing of environmental and wildlife offences in Scotland.

Conference marks 10-year anniversary of the Scottish Sentencing Council

Council activity - engagement, Sentencing
17th November 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council hosted a conference to mark its 10-year anniversary.

Spotlight on sentencing - 6th edition

Council activity - engagement, Sentencing information, Communications, Guidelines
17th September 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular newsletter.

Council publishes report on modern slavery and human trafficking in Scotland

Research, Publications, Sentencing
12th September 2025

The Council has today published a new literature review examining the sentencing of offences involving modern slavery and human trafficking in Scotland.

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Originally published on 22nd November 2019. Updated on 4th September 2025.

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