Spotlight on sentencing
From time to time, we feature relevant guest blogs from interested organisations and individuals. These blogs do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Scottish Sentencing Council, but can add to the broader discussion and debate of issues around sentencing. If you would like to contribute a guest blog, please email us or use our contact form.
Sentencing assault offences in Scotland
Written by Dr Carly Lightowlers (University of Liverpool) and Prof Melissa Hamilton (University of Surrey).
Sentencing domestic abuse in Scotland
Written by Dr Rachel McPherson (University of Glasgow, pictured), Dr Jay Gormley (University of Glasgow) and Dr Rhonda Wheate (University of Strathclyde).
CJS Caledonian System blog
The Caledonian System addresses men's abusive behaviour within intimate relationships, with integrated support services for women and children. Here, Gill McKinna, head of the Caledonian national team, explains how it operates.
Forfar problem-solving court
The problem-solving court in Forfar provides a specialist approach to sentencing many of the women and young men charged and convicted of summary (less serious) offences. Sheriff Jillian Martin Brown presides over the court, and in this blog, talks about how the problem-solving approach operates.
The Potential and Pitfalls of Comparative Sentencing Research
Although media reports often seek to do so, making direct comparisons between the two jurisdictions of Scotland, and England and Wales is fraught with difficulty.