Publications
All information published by the Council, including the Council's business plans and annual reports, can be accessed on this page.
Further details about the classes of information published by the Council, and how to access that information, are available in the Guide to information published by the Scottish Sentencing Council.
Judicial perspectives of mental health and sentencing (425kb)
An issues paper presenting the findings of judicial research carried out by the Council exploring the challenges in sentencing offenders with mental health and related issues.
Literature review: The sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland (631kb)
This literature review examines the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland. The commissioned literature review, conducted by researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Law, examines charging options in relation to the offence.
Scottish Sentencing Council Business Plan 2024-27 (6mb)
The Scottish Sentencing Council's 2024-27 Business Plan outlines significant new guidelines and research initiatives aimed at enhancing Scotland's sentencing framework.
Sentencing In Scotland - Information Pack (725kb)
This information pack provides clear explanations of the sentencing process, including who is involved, how decisions are made, and the different types of sentences available to courts. It also covers topics such as victim statements, and prison release arrangements.