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

Research
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

Publications, Sentencing policy, Research
20th November 2024

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

 

Research explores victims' views on sentencing domestic abuse

Research, Publications
14th August 2024

The Scottish Sentencing Council today published a new report examining how victim-survivors of domestic abuse view sentencing in Scotland.

Views sought on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences

Consultations, Guidelines, Impact Assesssments, Publications, Research
25th July 2024

The Scottish Sentencing Council is seeking views on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.

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

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