Open Consultations

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  • Public consultation - draft domestic abuse guideline

    The Scottish Sentencing Council is preparing a guideline on domestic abuse offences. We believe that it will bring benefits to the courts, those involved in such cases, and the wider public. This consultation asks questions on the content of the guidance contained within the guideline, and on its potential impact. Domestic abuse accounts for a significant, and growing, number of cases heard across Scottish courts. There can be particular challenges in sentencing... More
    Closes 6 August 2026
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