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Rape sentencing guidelines approved by the High Court
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guidelines on rape offences have been approved by the High Court.
New research on public attitudes towards the sentencing of environmental and wildlife offences
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
The Scottish Sentencing Council hosted a conference to mark its 10-year anniversary.
Council publishes consultation report on draft guidelines for rape offences
The Council has published a response to its public consultation on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.
Draft minutes of October 2025 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Parliament House, Edinburgh on 03 October are now available.