News
First sentencing guidelines announced
The Council launched its Business Plan today announcing the areas its first guidelines will cover including sentencing death by driving, and environment & wildlife offences. The Council will also begin research into the sentencing of sexual offences.
Sentencing guidelines around the world
The Council has started work on what format our sentencing guidelines should take. Principal Research Officer Andrew Bell has been looking at styles from around the world with a view to developing the best suited to Scotland. Read his blog to learn more.