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Draft minutes of October 2024 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
New information pack explains sentencing process in Scotland
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a comprehensive information pack designed to help the public, and in particular victims, better understand how sentencing works in Scotland's courts.
Scottish Sentencing Council announces ambitious three year plan
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published its 2024-27 Business Plan, outlining significant new guidelines and research initiatives aimed at enhancing Scotland's sentencing framework.
Resource constraints affect sentencing of offenders with mental health and related issues, Council research finds
The complex challenges in sentencing people with mental health and related issues are outlined in two new reports, published today by the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Recruitment of new Council lay member
The Scottish Ministers are recruiting the appointment of a new member to the Council. The vacancy is for the Council’s lay member, which is open to any individual who is not qualified as a judicial or legal member.