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The Council has released a new video on community sentencing in Scotland, with various contributors sharing their views and experiences.

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held at Edinburgh City Chambers on 22 March are now available.

The Council has developed a new interactive scenario on death by dangerous driving – offering people the chance to play the role of a judge.

The ‘If you were the judge’ activity follows the case of Tom, a motorist who has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

New research examining the views of victims of sexual offences has found that they often experience a lack of information, communication and understanding during and after the sentencing process.

The study heard from 14 women with experience of sexual violence and gathered their views and attitudes towards sentencing.

The Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council, Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, has announced her intention to retire next year.