Publications
All information published by the Council, including the Council's business plans and annual reports, can be accessed on this page.
Further details about the classes of information published by the Council, and how to access that information, are available in the Guide to information published by the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Scottish Sentencing Council information pack (1mb)
This information pack provides clear explanations of the sentencing process, including who is involved, how decisions are made, and the different types of sentences available to courts. It also covers topics such as victim statements, and prison release arrangements.
Scottish Sentencing Council media information pack (635kb)
The Scottish Sentencing Council's media pack provides information on sentencing guidelines and the overall sentencing process.
Scottish Sentencing Council Annual Report 2015-16 (2mb)
The Scottish Sentencing Council's 2015-16 Annual Report was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 26 September 2016 and published on 6 October 2016.
Scottish Sentencing Council Annual Report 2016-17 (2mb)
The Scottish Sentencing Council's 2016-17 Annual Report was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 4 October 2017.