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New death by driving interactive case study
The Council has developed a new interactive scenario on death by dangerous driving – offering people the chance to play the role of a judge.
The ‘If you were the judge’ activity follows the case of Tom, a motorist who has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
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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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Draft minutes of March 2024 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held at Edinburgh City Chambers on 22 March are now available.
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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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The Council's death by driving guideline is now in force
The new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences comes into effect today (16 January).