News

Spotlight on sentencing - 6th edition
The Scottish Sentencing Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular newsletter.

Council releases findings from its Research Symposium
The Council, along with the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, and the Sentencing Academy hosted the Council’s second research symposium on 20 May 2025 at Edinburgh Law School, University of Edinburgh.

The Scottish Sentencing Council releases new podcast on prison sentencing
The Council has launched its newest podcast episode focussing on prison sentencing.

Scottish Sentencing Conversations podcast launched
The Council has launched a new podcast on sentencing in Scotland, with the first episode focussing on community sentencing.

New victim information page
We have published a new, comprehensive, information page for victims of crime and their families. It provides practical details on victims’ rights and the services available across the justice sector - all in one place.