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Tories criticised over sentencing plan to give the public a ‘right to review’

A former police officer turned MSP has hit out at the Tories over a suggestion that the public should be given a say on sentencing decisions. Scottish Conservative Justice spokesman Jamie Greene revealed the party is proposing a Right to Review ...

17 Mar 2022 at 18:25

Scotland

Videos released to explain process behind sentencing young people

Three new videos on sentencing young people have been released to explain the process to the general public. The Scottish Sentencing Council has published three short animated videos about guidelines for sentencing people under the age of 25. ...

06 May 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

People urged to give views on sentencing for causing death by driving

Members of the public are being asked to give their views on new draft guidelines for judges sentencing those who kill people by their driving. Lady Dorrian, chairwoman of the Scottish Sentencing Council, said the new guideline will bring ...

30 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Plans for tougher court sentencing guidance on animal cruelty cases

Courts will be given powers to hand out tougher punishments for animal cruelty crimes under sentencing guideline proposals. The Sentencing Council wants to introduce new guidance for magistrates and judges on how to sentence the most ...

10 May 2022 at 01:55

Scotland

Yousaf: First Minister shouldn’t intervene in sentencing decisions

Humza Yousaf has said the First Minister should not intervene in sentencing decisions in response to calls for a review of guidelines after a man who raped a 13-year-girl was spared jail. Speaking to reporters at a visit in Aberdeen ...

04 Apr 2023 at 19:32

Scotland

Tailgating added to highest sentencing range under new guideline

The Scottish Sentencing Council has produced its first guideline covering the offence of causing death by driving, with aggressive driving such as tailgating added to the highest sentencing range. The guideline aims to deliver ...

24 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Tories call for review of sentencing guidelines after rapist is spared jail

The Scottish Tories have called for a review of sentencing guidelines after a man who raped a 13-year-old was spared jail. Sean Hogg, 21, was handed a community payback order after being convicted, forcing him to complete 270 ...

04 Apr 2023 at 14:09

Scotland

Rapists should be sent to jail, Yousaf insists amid outcry over man’s sentence

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he agrees that 100% of rapists should be sent to prison, but judges must be allowed the independence to hand down sentences. He was challenged during First Minister’s Questions about ...

20 Apr 2023 at 13:19

Scotland

Clutha helicopter crash inquiry sheriff becomes judge

A former sheriff principal who heard the inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash has become Scotland’s newest judge. Craig Turnbull, former Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin, was installed as a Senator of ...

19 May 2023 at 12:59

Scotland

Constance in talks with judiciary over sentencing guidelines for young offenders

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has met with a senior member of Scotland’s judiciary over guidelines on the sentencing of young people. First Minister Humza Yousaf said Ms Constance had met “very recently” with ...

01 Jun 2023 at 20:37

Scotland

Views sought on sentencing guidelines for rape offences

A public consultation on sentencing for rape offences has been launched to help ensure current guidelines are fit for purpose. The Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC), which provides guidelines for criminal ...

25 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Sentencing of people with mental health issues ‘hit by lack of resources’

A lack of resources is affecting the “complex and challenging” task of sentencing people with mental health and related issues, a sentencing body has said. Two new reports published by the Scottish ...

05 Dec 2024 at 00:01

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