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New research reveals public attitudes to sentence reductions in Scotland
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published new research exploring public attitudes towards sentence reductions following guilty pleas in Scotland.
The Scottish Sentencing Council welcomes new lay member
The Scottish Sentencing Council has welcomed Dr Jay Gormley as its newest lay member.
The Scottish Sentencing Council releases new podcast on prison sentencing
The Council has launched its newest podcast episode focussing on prison sentencing.
Lord Beckett appointed new Council Chair
The Right Honourable Lord Beckett (above left) has been appointed as Lord Justice Clerk and, by virtue of office, has also become the new Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council. He replaces Lady Dorrian KC who has retired after nearly nine years as Chair of the Council and Lord Justice Clerk.
Lord Beckett to succeed Lady Dorrian as Lord Justice Clerk
His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Beckett as Lord Justice Clerk. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today.