Other Useful Judgments

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These cases deal with discretionary life sentences for sex offenders.

Kelly v HM Advocate (26 November 2000)

Robertson v HM Advocate (17 February 2004)

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This addresses the calculation of the punishment part of discretionary life sentences. 

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This judgment provides further guidance on sentencing discounts. 

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This judgment deals with death by driving – whether it is appropriate to have regard to a guideline from the Sentencing Council for England and Wales and what is in that guideline.

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This judgment considers the use of sentencing guidelines from England and Wales in Scottish courts. 

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This judgment sets out the principles to be used when sentencing health and safety cases. 

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This judgment sets out the principles to be used when sentencing health and safety cases.