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Council offers views ahead of parliamentary debate on sentencing
The potential impact of sentencing guidelines being introduced which have not been properly considered and tested would be considerable, according to the Scottish Sentencing Council, which has stressed the importance of taking an evidence-based approach, involving appropriate levels of research and consultation.
Draft minutes from December's Council meeting have now been published
The draft minutes and public papers from the Scottish Sentencing Council meeting, held on Monday 10 December, have now been published and are available to view here
New solicitor and judicial members appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Scotland’s first sentencing guideline comes into force
For the first time judges in courts across Scotland will, from today, have to take into account a sentencing guideline when sentencing offenders.
First sentencing guideline approved by High Court
The High Court of Justiciary today approved Scotland’s first sentencing guideline, which sets out the general principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences.