Our public consultation on proposed sentencing guidelines for rape offences is ongoing. Please take part and have your say on shaping sentencing in Scotland: bit.ly/3WcMkDY #sentencingconsultation

Today we publish a report examining how victim-survivors of domestic abuse view sentencing in Scotland. Conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University, it provides insights as we continue our work on developing a domestic abuse guideline. Read more: bit.ly/46Jtc5q

#FridayFact is on community sentencing. More info: bit.ly/40iTPsW

Read the latest edition of the Spotlight on Sentencing Circular, and sign up to the mailing list, here - bit.ly/46Nv1Oy

Join the conversation on community sentencing by listening to the first episode of our podcast. Search 'Scottish Sentencing Conversations' wherever you get your podcasts bit.ly/3WsjvDC

#FridayFact is on sentencing. Find out more: bit.ly/3oGKL3W

Today the Council is delighted to be hosting our mental health in sentencing conference. Delegates are arriving and we're looking forward to a day of interesting ideas and discussions. Join in the discussion #SSCMHConf2024

#FridayFact is on the purpose of sentencing. Find out more: bit.ly/4dEhITx

And that’s a wrap! Thank you to all the attendees, facilitators, scribes and helpers that made #SSCMHConf2024 a huge success. There was such a wealth of talent and experience that will feed in to our approach on sentencing and mental health.

There are 4 weeks left to submit your comments to the consultation on media reporting of child homicide victims before it closes on 1 October. Views are being sought on a range of options to reduce trauma for bereaved families. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4dSyWwA

In our latest blog post, Council member Sheriff Iain Fleming looks at sentencing criminals who reoffend when released early from prison bit.ly/4cRjqPZ

#FridayFact is about maximum sentences. Find out more: bit.ly/3oGKL3W

Applications for the office of Lord President of the Court of Session are now being accepted scottishlegal.com/jobs/lord-pres…

We were pleased to attend an event this morning celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Amina MWRC Helpline Service, which among other things supports Muslim and BME women in Scotland affected by domestic abuse #Aminaversary

#FridayFact is about maximum sentences. Find out more: bit.ly/3oGKL3W

REMINDER: Our public consultation on proposed sentencing guidelines for rape offences is ongoing. Please take part and have your say on shaping sentencing in Scotland: bit.ly/3WcMkDY #sentencingconsultation