Scottish Sentencing Council

Analogous convictions - what does it mean? #FridayFact #Scotland #sentencing #justice

A thought-provoking lecture from David Dickson, Principal Legal Officer at the Scottish Sentencing Council. City of Glasgow College were exceptionally pleased to have David along again, sharing his wealth of wisdom and experience. David educated the students on the role of the Scottish Sentencing Council, whilst also referencing essential material relevant to their Graded Unit exam. These types of lecture are exceptionally important to ensure our students are keeping their learning current and linking in with industry. Carla McKnight, sincere thanks for organising the event, it was a great success. Stuart Buckley Sara Wilson Josh Kirkland Dionne Revie Jason Graham Ana Vaideanu - Tupper John McInarlin May Flett

The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a comprehensive literature review on the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland. Key findings include: ➡️ Strong link between stalking and domestic abuse ➡️ Significant increase in non-harassment orders ➡️ Important findings on reoffending ➡️ Insights into victim experiences Read the full review: https://bit.ly/3ARj9zA University of Glasgow School of Law hashtag #ScottishLaw #CriminalJustice #LegalResearch

We're pleased to share our 2024-27 Business Plan, outlining our commitment to enhancing Scotland's justice system. Key initiatives include new guidelines on mental health and sentencing, and assault offences, alongside continued work on sexual offences and domestic abuse guidelines. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2025, we're also conducting our second national survey on public perceptions of sentencing. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Z48hYE #ScottishLaw #CriminalJustice #Sentencing #Scotland #sentencing

The Scottish Sentencing Council's Policy Officer (Engagement), Valerie MacGregor, is on the ground at Kibble's Annual Conference and having some great conversations with delegates about the positive changes happening in the care of young people in Scotland. #KibbleConf #Scotland

Today we’re at Kibble's Annual Conference in Glasgow. The inaugural event will bring together speakers and delegates from children and young people’s services to discuss driving transformation in the sector. We’re looking forward to talking to attendees about the Scottish Sentencing Council and our work around young people. #KibbleConf #sentencing #Scotland

Headline sentence - what does it mean? #FridayFact

The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a comprehensive new information pack explaining how sentencing works in Scotland's courts. This resource provides information on the sentencing process, including how decisions are made, different types of sentences available. It covers everything from victim statements to prison release arrangements, making it a useful resource for anyone wanting to understand more about Scotland's justice system. Download the information pack here: https://bit.ly/3NR9BaO

Admonition - what does it mean? More info: https://bit.ly/3GLp2OA #FridayFact

An absolute discharge is only given in exceptional circumstances but what does it mean? More info: https://bit.ly/3GLp2OA #FridayFact