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Solicitor member podcast
The Council’s solicitor member took part in a podcast with Aberdeen University’s Law Society, now available on their site 100% Legal.

New members appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council
Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council. Summary Sheriff Amel Elfallah joins the Council as a judicial member, while Louise Arrol takes on the role of advocate member. Both have been appointed for five-year terms by the Lord Justice General, after consulting the Scottish Ministers.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Council joins the nation to pay its respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. During this period of mourning, the Lord President, Lord Carloway, has adjourned courts and tribunals across Scotland.

Council publishes report on sentencing assault offences
The Council has today published a new literature review on the sentencing of assault offences. The review was carried out by a group of expert academics from the University of Liverpool and the University of Surrey.

Council publishes report on fraud sentencing
The Council has today published a new literature review on the sentencing of fraud offences in Scotland. The review was carried out by a group of expert academics from the University of Central Lancashire and explores three overarching themes: fraud sentencing processes, fraud perpetrators, and fraud victims.