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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.
Draft minutes of October 2024 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Parliament House, Edinburgh on 04 October are now available.
Milestone of first ever offence guideline marked in Council’s annual report
The Scottish Sentencing Council made significant progress in developing sentencing guidelines during 2023-24, including achieving a milestone with Scotland's first guideline on specific offences.