News
Applications now invited to fill two positions on Scottish Sentencing Council
Applications are now being invited to fill solicitor member and Justice of the Peace positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council at an exciting time for the organisation.
New resources for Modern Studies teachers published
As part of the Scottish Sentencing Council’s work to promote awareness and understanding of sentencing, a series of educational resources for Modern Studies teachers has been developed.
Sentencing Council issues report following public consultation on first draft guideline
The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a report on its public consultation on the Principles and Purposes of Sentencing guideline, ahead of submitting the guideline to the High Court of Justiciary for approval.
Scottish Sentencing Council hosts conference on sentencing of sexual offences
Around 80 organisations and individuals gathered at a conference in Edinburgh on Friday, 22 June, to share their views on the sentencing of sexual offences and help inform the Council’s work.
Summary sheriff member appointed
Jillian Martin-Brown has been appointed as the Scottish Sentencing Council’s new summary sheriff member.