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New resources for Modern Studies teachers published
As part of the Scottish Sentencing Council’s work to promote awareness and understanding of sentencing, a series of educational resources for Modern Studies teachers has been developed.
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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.
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Scottish Sentencing Council hosts conference on sentencing of sexual offences
Around 80 organisations and individuals gathered at a conference in Edinburgh on Friday, 22 June, to share their views on the sentencing of sexual offences and help inform the Council’s work.
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Summary sheriff member appointed
Jillian Martin-Brown has been appointed as the Scottish Sentencing Council’s new summary sheriff member.
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Communications work
Chair of the Communications Committee, Sheriff Norman McFadyen, explains some of the committee's work in our latest blog.