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 are intended to inform, educate and 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.
The role of guidelines in sentencing firearms offences
Professor Gavin Dingwall from Northumbria University, School of Law provides an insight into the research and sentencing guidance relating to firearms offences.
Therapeutic justice in an Argentine drug treatment court
Argentine Judge María Jimena Monsalve discusses her country’s model for a drugs treatment court based on therapeutic justice.
Public attitudes to sentencing following a guilty plea – Research findings
The Council recently released its research report focussing on public attitudes to sentences following a guilty plea. Dr Jay Gormley, Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, School of Law; and Cyrus Tata, Professor of Law and Criminal Justice at the Law School, University of Strathclyde discuss the key findings highlighted in the report.
Unlocking potential: Supporting rehabilitation through the power of the outdoors
Jenny Paterson, CEO of Venture Trust explains the importance of rehabilitation and the power of the outdoors.
How research shapes Scotland's sentencing guidelines
Dr Nicole Vidal, Principal Research Officer at the Council, provides a unique insight into how research helps to create effective sentencing guidelines.