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Council publishes report on sentencing domestic abuse offences
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a new research report reviewing the sentencing of offences involving domestic abuse in Scotland.
Draft minutes of June 2022 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Edinburgh on 10 June 2022 are now available.
Solicitor member podcast
The Council’s solicitor member took part in a podcast with Aberdeen University’s Law Society, now available on their site 100% Legal.
Council publishes blog on domestic abuse legislation
In our latest blog, Scottish academics look at the new legislation on domestic abuse and how it fits into the legal landscape.
New members appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council
Two new members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council. Summary Sheriff Amel Elfallah joins the Council as a judicial member, while Louise Arrol takes on the role of advocate member. Both have been appointed for five-year terms by the Lord Justice General, after consulting the Scottish Ministers.