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Council launches public consultation on draft domestic abuse guideline
The Council has launched a public consultation to seek views on a draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse offences.
Webinar on sentencing guideline for rape offences
A recording of the Council's recent webinar on sentencing guidelines for rape offences is now available to view.
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.
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.
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.