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First sentencing guideline approved by High Court
The High Court of Justiciary today approved Scotland’s first sentencing guideline, which sets out the general principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences.
Sentencing Council issues report following public consultation on first draft guideline
The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a report on its public consultation on the Principles and Purposes of Sentencing guideline, ahead of submitting the guideline to the High Court of Justiciary for approval.
First sentencing guidelines announced
The Council launched its Business Plan today announcing the areas its first guidelines will cover including sentencing death by driving, and environment & wildlife offences. The Council will also begin research into the sentencing of sexual offences.
Sentencing guidelines around the world
The Council has started work on what format our sentencing guidelines should take. Principal Research Officer Andrew Bell has been looking at styles from around the world with a view to developing the best suited to Scotland. Read his blog to learn more.