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The Council's death by driving guideline is now in force

Guidelines
16th January 2024

The new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences comes into effect today (16 January).

Draft minutes of December 2023 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

29th December 2023

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held at Tulliallan Castle on 8 December 2023 are now available.

New advocate member appointed

Recruitment
7th December 2023

Victoria Young has been appointed as the new advocate member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.

Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by the High Court

Guidelines
31st October 2023

The High Court has approved the Council's - and Scotland's - first ever offence guideline, which covers offences of causing death by driving. 

Draft minutes of October 2023 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

Meetings
27th October 2023

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Edinburgh on 6 October 2023 are now available.

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