17.12.21
On 3rd December the Council visited HMP Greenock and the Risk Management Authority in Paisley. The Council also held its last business meeting of 2021 at the RMA. You can read more about the Council’s visits in our latest blog.
09.12.21
It is with great sadness that we learned today of the tragic passing of our former member Stephen O’Rourke QC. Stephen served on the Council between 2015 and 2019, assisting in particular with the Council’s development of Scotland’s first sentencing guidelines and helping to set the foundations of all its future work. His contributions to our discussions were always thoughtful, measured and to the point. Stephen was a highly valued and much liked colleague and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Watch our video about the court case of Jack, who assaulted a nightclub steward, and then decide what sentence you would give - if you were the judge. Our series also includes videos for: victims of crime; offenders & their families; and easy listen & watch. All our videos are now also available to view on our YouTube channel.
Watch this historic moment as Lord Carloway, Lord Brodie, and Lord Drummond Young approve the principles and purposes of sentencing guideline
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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