News
10.12.2024
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.
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05.12.2024
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.
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20.11.2024
Council publishes report on the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland
The Council has published a new literature review examining the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland.
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Spotlight on sentencing
03.09.2024
Sentencing criminals who reoffend when released early from prison
A blog from Council member Sheriff Iain Fleming
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28.11.2023
10 facts about the sentencing young people guideline
The sentencing young people guideline applies in cases where the person being sentenced is 24 or under. It reflects the need for a more individualistic approach when sentencing young people. In our latest blog, we set out key facts about the guideline.
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12.10.2023
Community Justice Scotland: New training course for people involved in the delivery of unpaid work
Community Justice Scotland’s Learning, Development and Innovation Lead James Murphy explains the importance of training front line workers to support people completing Community Payback Orders.
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Read about the rights of victims and the services and support available to them across our justice system.
Short videos explaining sentencing for victims of crime and for offenders and their families. Includes easy listen and watch.
As part of the Scottish Sentencing Council’s work to promote awareness and understanding of sentencing, a series of educational resources for Modern Studies teachers has been developed.