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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.
Communications Committee 1st meeting
The Communications Committee held its inaugural meeting on 13 October when it appointed Sheriff McFadyen (sheriff member) as the Chair.
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.
John Scott president SSA
The Council’s solicitor member, John Scott QC, has been elected president of the Society of Solicitor Advocates.
Applications now invited to fill two positions on Scottish Sentencing Council
Applications are now being invited to fill solicitor member and Justice of the Peace positions on the Scottish Sentencing Council at an exciting time for the organisation.