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Interactive case study
A new interactive 'case study' has been added to our website resource on sentencing, enabling people to learn more about how judges decide criminal court sentences in Scotland.

Recruitment of legal members underway (1)
Solicitors and advocates interested in assisting in the development of sentencing policy and the preparation of guidelines for the Scottish courts are being invited to apply to become legal members of the Scottish Sentencing Council.

Scottish Sentencing Council website launched as recruitment timeline is revealed
A website for the Scottish Sentencing Council has been launched, providing background information on the new body, ahead of its establishment in October. Visitors will be able to keep up to date with plans for the Council’s creation through its dedicated website.

Report on ‘Sentencing of Parents’ event
A report on the ‘Sentencing of Parents’ discussion hosted by the Council is now available as part of our ongoing programme to increase awareness and understanding of all aspects of sentencing.

Appointments Regulations enter into force
The Scottish Sentencing Council (Procedure for Appointment of Members) Regulations 2015 entered into force on 27 June 2015.