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Council publishes report on sentencing indecent images of children offences

18th August 2022

The Council has today published a new literature review on offences involving indecent images of children (IIOC).

New members appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council

Council activity - engagement
28th July 2022

Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council. Summary Sheriff Amel Elfallah joins the Council as a judicial member, while Louise Arrol takes on the role of advocate member. Both have been appointed for five-year terms by the Lord Justice General, after consulting the Scottish Ministers.

Council publishes blog on domestic abuse legislation

12th July 2022

In our latest blog, Scottish academics look at the new legislation on domestic abuse and how it fits into the legal landscape.

Solicitor member podcast

Council activity - engagement
11th July 2022

The Council’s solicitor member took part in a podcast with Aberdeen University’s Law Society, now available on their site 100% Legal.

Draft minutes of June 2022 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

1st July 2022

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Edinburgh on 10 June 2022 are now available.

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