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Council publishes report on firearms sentencing

Research
20th March 2025

The Council has today published a new literature review examining the sentencing of firearms offences in Scotland.

New research reveals public attitudes to sentence reductions in Scotland

Research
6th March 2025

The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published new research exploring public attitudes towards sentence reductions following guilty pleas in Scotland.

Council publishes report on first stage of review of sentencing young people guideline

Research and Analysis
23rd January 2025

The Council has today published a report on the routine review of the operation of the “Sentencing young people” guideline during its first year in force.

Resource constraints affect sentencing of offenders with mental health and related issues, Council research finds

Research
5th December 2024

The complex challenges in sentencing people with mental health and related issues are outlined in two new reports, published today by the Scottish Sentencing Council.

Council publishes report on the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland

Research and Analysis, Publications, Sentencing policy, Research
20th November 2024

The Council has published a new literature review examining the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland.

 

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