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For the first time judges in courts across Scotland will, from today, have to take into account a sentencing guideline when sentencing offenders.

Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council.

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

The potential impact of sentencing guidelines being introduced which have not been properly considered and tested would be considerable, according to the Scottish Sentencing Council, which has stressed the importance of taking an evidence-based approach, involving appropriate levels of research and consultation.

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