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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.
Spotlight on sentencing - 6th edition
The Scottish Sentencing Council has released the latest edition of its Spotlight on Sentencing Circular newsletter.
Council publishes report on modern slavery and human trafficking in Scotland
The Council has today published a new literature review examining the sentencing of offences involving modern slavery and human trafficking in Scotland.
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.