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The Council’s public consultation on its draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse opens today. The guideline sets out the issues judges should consider when deciding a sentence in domestic abuse cases. Share your thoughts on our website: tinyurl.com/2a5e9aaj
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This week, the Council is attending @CYCJScotland's National Youth Justice Conference 2026. We’re looking forward to connecting with youth justice colleagues and sharing the Council's work in this area. If you’re attending on Wednesday 17 June, stop by and say hello. #YJConf26
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📣 Friday Fact!
When a person is convicted of a crime in court, they will be sentenced by a judge for that crime. Judges are independent and make their decisions based on what the law says and the unique circumstances and factors of each case.
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The Council has created a new video and interactive poll, providing an insight into the sentencing process judges follow when deciding a sentence. Watch it here 👉 tinyurl.com/fatmj9cf
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Scottish Sentencing Council retweeted
At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Harrower sentenced Joe Drever to four years imprisonment after the offender was found guilty of the assaults and sexual assaults of two women.
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Are you attending Civil Service Live @eicc in Edinburgh on Wednesday (10 June)?
Please visit our team at stand 35 to hear about the Council’s work on sentencing in Scotland.
#CivilServiceLive #Edinburgh #justice
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Scottish Sentencing Council retweeted
At Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Sheriff Komorowski imposed a community payback order on Stephen Wills Moss.
He was ordered to be subject to supervision and electronic monitoring, as well as to complete 50 hours of unpaid work.
judiciary.scot/home/sentence…
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Have you read our draft sentencing guideline on domestic abuse? The guideline is now available to view on our website and a public consultation is underway to gather views on it. Take part here ➡️ tinyurl.com/mubuxvhn
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The Lord Justice General has appointed Sheriff Frances McCartney as the new sheriff member of the Scottish Sentencing Council. Sheriff McCartney has served in Dumbarton Sheriff Court since 2018, presiding over solemn and civil courts. tinyurl.com/3rcsc36m
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📣 Friday Fact!
If a person thinks that they should not have been found guilty of a crime, or that their sentence is wrong, they can appeal either (or both) of these decisions.
Find out more about appeals 👉 tinyurl.com/ycxev3pn
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RT @JudgesScotland: At the High Court in Dundee, Lord Harrower imposed a life sentence on AJ after the offender pled guilty to murder & ass…
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❓How do judges decide a sentence❓
Our new video sets out the steps that judges follow to reach a sentencing decision and offers insight from a range of justice professionals. An online poll also gives you the chance to play the sheriff. Take part here: tinyurl.com/y3whj336
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Scottish Sentencing Council retweeted
At the High Court in Dundee, Lord Harrower sentenced David Kenneth Baird to 44 months imprisonment after he pled guilty to rape.
The full sentencing statement is available here: judiciary.scot/home/sentence…
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📣 Friday Fact!
When a person is sentenced to life imprisonment, the judge must, by law, set a punishment part of the sentence.
The length of the punishment part depends on the circumstances of the case. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/4bvwca8m
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Scottish Sentencing Council retweeted
At the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Brown imposed an extended sentence of 16 years on Thomas McCann, after he was found guilty of raping three women.
The full sentencing statement is available here: judiciary.scot/home/sentence…
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Scottish Sentencing Council retweeted
At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Scott imposed a life sentence on Nicole Blain after she was found guilty of the murder of her newborn daughter.
The full sentencing statement is available here:
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We have published our latest blog providing an insight into the work of the Parole Board for Scotland and how decisions are made.
Read our new blog👉tinyurl.com/2uketuz9
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RT @JudgesScotland: At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lady Haldane imposed a life sentence on Momodou Bobb after he pled guilty to murder. Th…
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RT @JudgesScotland: At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Arthurson sentenced Claire Kilduff to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Ann Co…
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📢Our public consultation on a draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse is now live. View the draft guideline and have your say on our website: tinyurl.com/2a5e9aaj
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RT @JudgesScotland: At Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sheriff Andrew McIntyre imposed prison terms on Andrew Campbell, John Devine, Thomas Slavin &…
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