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14.04.23

Draft minutes of March 2023 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council

The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Edinburgh on 24 March 2023 are now available.

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28.03.23

New constable member appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council

Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham has been appointed as the constable member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.

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20.03.23

Recruitment of the positions of solicitor member and victims’ expert member

The Scottish Sentencing Council has vacancies for the positions of solicitor member and victims’ expert member.

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Spotlight on sentencing

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12.01.23

Sex offenders register explained

In this blog, the Acting Secretary to the Council, David Dickson, explains how the sex offenders register operates.

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21.10.22

Supporting offenders with communication needs

Read a blog from Tony Bowman of the SOLD Network to learn about why some people with communication and understanding difficulties come into conflict with the law and what can be done to break a cycle of reoffending.

 

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06.10.22

Sentencing assault offences in Scotland

Written by Dr Carly Lightowlers (University of Liverpool) and Prof Melissa Hamilton (University of Surrey).

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Sentencing videos - If you were the judge

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.

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Sentencing young people videos

Watch our videos on the sentencing of young people.

 

 

Sentencing young people videos

Education Resources

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.

Modern Studies teacher guides

 

 

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