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Council launches newsletter on sentencing
The Scottish Sentencing Council is pleased to introduce the first edition of its newsletter to keep stakeholders and the public up-to-date on its work.
Scottish legal first as Council’s death by driving guideline is finalised
The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised its first ever offence guideline, covering the statutory offences of causing death by driving.
Council member appointed as sheriff
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s advocate member Louise Arrol KC has been appointed as a sheriff.
New victims expert appointed
Lynn Burns has been appointed by the Scottish Government as the new victims expert member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.
New victim information page
We have published a new, comprehensive, information page for victims of crime and their families. It provides practical details on victims’ rights and the services available across the justice sector - all in one place.