News
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.
Council releases report exploring unwarranted disparities
The Council has released a new research report exploring the consistency of sentencing in Scottish courts.
National survey reveals public attitudes to sentencing in Scotland
The Council has published a new report on public understanding and perceptions of sentencing in Scotland following a wide-ranging national survey.
New senator member appointed to the Council
The Lord Justice General has appointed Lady Drummond as the new senator member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Draft minutes of December 2025 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Hamilton on 05 December are now available.