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Paul (Robbery)

<p><em><strong>This case scenario is fictitious and was created as a tool to help assist the understanding of how judges decide sentences. Each court case is different and will always be sentenced based on its individual factors. Every case has its own unique factors and none will be exactly like this example of Paul's story.</strong></em></p> <p>See our <a rel="noopener" href="/about-sentencing/sentencing-factors/" target="_blank" title="Factors Page">Factors Page</a> for more information on how judges decide sentences.</p> <p>See our <a rel="noopener" href="/about-sentencing/sentences-and-appeals/" target="_blank" title="Sentences and Appeals">Sentences and Appeals</a> page for more information on the range of sentences available in Scotland.</p> <h2>RETURN TO THE START OF PAUL'S STORY AND SEE HOW THE DIFFERENT CHOICES YOU MAKE CHANGE HIS SENTENCE. </h2> <p> </p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="/education-resources/if-you-were-the-judge-case-studies/paul-robbery/" title="Return to Start" class="btn btnCms">RETURN TO START</a></strong></h2> <p> </p>

Council publishes report on the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland

Publications, Sentencing policy, Research
20th November 2024

The Council has published a new literature review examining the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland.

 

Prison visits

19th July 2016

Council members visited HM Young Offenders’ Institution, Polmont and HM Prison, Low Moss to find out more about what happens after offenders are sentenced to time in custody. 

Scottish Sentencing Council visit to HMP Greenock and the Risk Management Authority

Council activity - engagement
17th December 2021

As part of its commitment to engage with and understand the broader justice system, the Council was delighted to be able to return to visiting justice partners with a visit to HMP Greenock and the Risk Management Authority at the start of December. The Council was able to meet with Scottish Prison Service staff and prisoners while touring the prison, and was given insight into the challenges facing the SPS and the RMA by senior leaders from both organisations.

official launch event

Council activity - engagement
18th November 2015

The Council was yesterday hailed as a milestone in the justice system at an event to mark its official launch.

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