Approval of Scotland's first sentencing guideline

The High Court of Justiciary approved Scotland’s first sentencing guideline, which sets out the general principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences on 30 October 2018.
During a short hearing, Lord Carloway, Lord Brodie, and Lord Drummond Young approved the guideline, which was developed by the Scottish Sentencing Council. The guideline came in to force on Monday 26 November
You can find contact details for the Scottish Sentencing Council here: www.scottishsentencingcouncil...
Further information and resources can be found on the Council's website here:
www.scottishsentencingcouncil...