News
10.07.2026
Limited revisions to guidelines for rape offences proposed
The Scottish Sentencing Council is proposing limited revisions to guidelines on sentencing rape offences to take into account forthcoming amendments to legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament.
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25.06.2026
Council publishes report to mark its ten-year anniversary
The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a report on its ten-year anniversary conference.
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05.06.2026
New sheriff member appointed
The Lord Justice General has appointed Sheriff Frances McCartney as the new sheriff member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.
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Spotlight on sentencing
24.06.2026
Inside Glasgow’s Female Offender Court
In this blog, the Council’s Head of communications and engagement, Victoria Weldon, shares her experience of visiting the Female Offender Court at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
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22.05.2026
Understanding the role of the Parole Board for Scotland
The Parole Board for Scotland's Chief Executive, Colin Spivey, and Interim Chairperson, Ian Bryce provide an insight into the role of the Parole Board and how decisions are made.
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23.02.2026
The role of guidelines in sentencing firearms offences
Professor Gavin Dingwall from Northumbria University, School of Law provides an insight into the research and sentencing guidance relating to firearms offences.
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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.