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Public consultation responses & analysis
The responses submitted to our public consultation on the draft ‘Principles and Purposes of Sentencing’ guideline have now been published. Along with the responses is an analysis identifying the key findings from the consultation exercise.
Alcohol court project launched
A pilot ‘alcohol court’ has been launched in Glasgow, aiming to deliver sentences tailored to help change offenders’ behaviour.
David Harvie appointed as new prosecutor member
Crown Agent David Harvie has been appointed as the Council’s new prosecutor member.
Sentencing guidelines around the world
The Council has started work on what format our sentencing guidelines should take. Principal Research Officer Andrew Bell has been looking at styles from around the world with a view to developing the best suited to Scotland. Read his blog to learn more.
Communications work
Chair of the Communications Committee, Sheriff Norman McFadyen, explains some of the committee's work in our latest blog.