Search Results for:
If you are looking for publications, please go to our publication library
Scotland’s first sentencing guideline comes into force
For the first time judges in courts across Scotland will, from today, have to take into account a sentencing guideline when sentencing offenders.
New solicitor and judicial members appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Draft minutes from December's Council meeting have now been published
The draft minutes and public papers from the Scottish Sentencing Council meeting, held on Monday 10 December, have now been published and are available to view here
Draft minutes from December's Council meeting have now been published (1)
The draft minutes and public papers from the Scottish Sentencing Council meeting, held on Friday 1 March , have now been published and are available to view here
Scottish Sentencing Council to commission research in to young people’s attitude to sentencing and cognitive maturity
A review of the current understanding of the development of cognitive maturity in young adults will be included in the Scottish Sentencing Council’s commissioned research programme for 2019/20.