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New appointments to the Scottish Sentencing Council
The Lord Justice General has appointed Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull and Matt Jackson QC to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Consultation has now closed
The public consultation on our draft sentencing young people guideline has now closed.
Time is running out
Time is now running out for people to have their say and help shape an important sentencing guideline which will influence how up to 17,000 young people are sentenced by criminal courts in Scotland each year.
Scottish Sentencing Council extends consultation on sentencing guideline for young people
The Scottish Sentencing Council is extending the deadline for responding to the consultation on its sentencing young people draft guideline until 21 August 2020
Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
If you are due to attend court and have questions regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), please see the Scottish Court and Tribunals website for the latest advice and guidance.