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New solicitor and judicial members appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Scotland’s first sentencing guideline comes into force
For the first time judges in courts across Scotland will, from today, have to take into account a sentencing guideline when sentencing offenders.
First sentencing guideline approved by High Court
The High Court of Justiciary today approved Scotland’s first sentencing guideline, which sets out the general principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences.
Scottish Sentencing Council to develop guidelines on sexual offences and sentence discounting
Following on from the first guideline being approved, the Council has published its 2018-21 Business Plan today.
2017-18 Annual Report
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s third Annual Report was submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on Wednesday 19 September. It was subsequently laid before Parliament on Tuesday 25 September.