Sentencing videos
These videos help explain how judges decide sentences in criminal court cases, and what sentences can be given in Scotland.
Watch our videos on community sentencing and on prison sentencing. Hear what people with knowledge of the justice system say about these sentences, including judges, victims’ experts, offenders and academics.
Short animated videos which explain the key themes of the sentencing young people guideline: maturity, rehabilitation, and the individualised approach.
This video shows how judges decide sentences in court cases. It also shows what those sentences mean.
Jack assaults a steward in a nightclub. Watch the video and then decide what sentence you would give him - if you were the judge.
Fiona is robbed of her mobile phone. How does sentencing work for her as a victim?
Jack is convicted of assault. What will the sheriff think about when deciding his sentence?