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Scottish Sentencing Research Symposium
The Council recently hosted the inaugural Scottish Sentencing Research Symposium, an event which welcomed experts from across the UK to offer perspectives on sentencing research.
A full report of the event has now been published on the Council website, along with presentations from the various speakers.
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New video on community sentencing
The Council has released a new video on community sentencing in Scotland, with various contributors sharing their views and experiences.
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New Instagram page for the Scottish Sentencing Council
The Scottish Sentencing Council is now on Instagram.
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Council launches newsletter on sentencing
The Scottish Sentencing Council is pleased to introduce the first edition of its newsletter to keep stakeholders and the public up-to-date on its work.
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New victim information page
We have published a new, comprehensive, information page for victims of crime and their families. It provides practical details on victims’ rights and the services available across the justice sector - all in one place.