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Lord Beckett appointed new Council Chair
The Right Honourable Lord Beckett (above left) has been appointed as Lord Justice Clerk and, by virtue of office, has also become the new Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council. He replaces Lady Dorrian KC who has retired after nearly nine years as Chair of the Council and Lord Justice Clerk.
Lord Beckett to succeed Lady Dorrian as Lord Justice Clerk
His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Beckett as Lord Justice Clerk. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today.
Council publishes report on first stage of review of sentencing young people guideline
The Council has today published a report on the routine review of the operation of the “Sentencing young people” guideline during its first year in force.
Draft minutes of December 2024 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Parliament House, Edinburgh on 06 December are now available.
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.