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Two members of the Scottish Sentencing Council have been appointed as sheriffs

Council activity - engagement
19th August 2021

Former Summary Sheriff Paul Brown and Matthew Jackson QC were among 18 new Sheriffs appointed by Her Majesty The Queen following recommendation by the First Minister on Friday 13 August.

Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Council activity - engagement
13th March 2020

If you are due to attend court and have questions regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), please see the Scottish Court and Tribunals website for the latest advice and guidance.

Member of Scottish Youth Parliament blogs on sentencing of young people consultation workshop

Council activity - engagement
30th January 2020

The Scottish Sentencing Council held a consultation workshop on the sentencing of young people at the Scottish Youth Parliament’s 70th National Sitting in October last year.

Draft minutes of October 2019 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

Council activity - engagement
24th October 2019

The draft minutes from the Scottish Sentencing Council meeting held on Thursday 3 October 2019 have now been published and are available to view here.

Draft Minutes May 2019 meeting

Council activity - engagement
24th May 2019

The draft minutes from the Scottish Sentencing Council meeting held on Thursday 2 May 2019 have been published and are available to view here .

 

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Originally published on 22nd November 2019. Updated on 4th September 2025.

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