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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.
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.
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.
Scottish Sentencing Council announces ambitious three year plan
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published its 2024-27 Business Plan, outlining significant new guidelines and research initiatives aimed at enhancing Scotland's sentencing framework.
New information pack explains sentencing process in Scotland
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a comprehensive information pack designed to help the public, and in particular victims, better understand how sentencing works in Scotland's courts.