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Views sought on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences

Consultations, Guidelines, Impact Assesssments, Publications, Research
25th July 2024

The Scottish Sentencing Council is seeking views on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.

The Council's death by driving guideline is now in force

Guidelines
16th January 2024

The new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences comes into effect today (16 January).

Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by the High Court

Guidelines
31st October 2023

The High Court has approved the Council's - and Scotland's - first ever offence guideline, which covers offences of causing death by driving. 

Scottish legal first as Council’s death by driving guideline is finalised

Guidelines
24th August 2023

The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised its first ever offence guideline, covering the statutory offences of causing death by driving.

Public consultation launched for Scotland’s first offence sentencing guideline - on death by driving

Guidelines
30th August 2022

The Council is holding a public consultation on Scotland’s first offence guideline, covering offences of causing death by driving.

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