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Council internship

21st December 2016

The Council is seeking a PhD student to work with us on a three month internship looking at youth offending.

John Scott president SSA

19th December 2016

The Council’s solicitor member, John Scott QC, has been elected president of the Society of Solicitor Advocates.

 

New constable member appointed

Council activity - engagement
5th December 2016

Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has been appointed as the Council’s new constable member.

 

Communications Committee 1st meeting

Council activity - engagement
7th November 2016

The Communications Committee held its inaugural meeting on 13 October when it appointed Sheriff McFadyen (sheriff member) as the Chair.

 

New committees announced

10th October 2016

The Council has established two committees to take communications and research work forward. They will support work promoting awareness and understanding of sentencing, and facilitate research on a range of sentencing matters.

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

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