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📣 Friday Fact
Released on licence refers to when an offender is released from prison into the community on certain conditions such as under the supervision of a community based social worker.
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At the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Alistair Watson imposed a 15-year extended sentence on Campbell Petrie. The offender was guilty of sexual offences against two women. Petrie will serve a 12-year prison term and spend a further 3 years on licence.
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At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Arthurson sentenced Martin Wilson to eight years imprisonment, after the offender pled guilty to a charge of assault to severe injury and danger to life and attempted murder.
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At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Cubie sentenced Lennon Hathway to six years imprisonment, after the offender pled guilty to the culpable homicide of Ali Lamb.
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📣 Friday Fact!
An indeterminate sentence does not have a set end point. Examples of indeterminate sentences include:
➡️ Life sentences
➡️ Orders for Lifelong Restrictions (OLRs)
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At the High Court in Glasgow, Lady Poole sentenced Lucy Margaret Newton and Patrick Walton to imprisonment, after the pair were convicted of abduction, assault to injury, and robbery.
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At the High Court in Livingston, Judge Craig imposed an Order for Lifelong Restriction on Amadeusz Giers, after the offender was found guilty of four charges involving sexual and non-sexual violence.
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At the High Court in Inverness, Judge Collins KC imposed an extended sentence on Lee Mullen, after the offender pled guilty to fourteen charges.
The sentence comprises of a custodial element of 17 years and a licence period of 8 years.
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❓What does a Community payback order involve❓
Our latest blog, from Council postgraduate research intern Julia Duffy, explains what a CPO is and sets out the different requirements which can be imposed: tinyurl.com/3u4v2ppx
📣 Friday Fact!
The purpose of an extended sentence is to protect the public. It combines a period in prison or detention (the custodial term) with a further set time of supervision in the community (the extension period).
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📢CLOSING SOON: Pupils in S4-S6 have until midnight on 9 October to enter our essay competition, which asks 'To what extent does the Scottish legal system ensure open and transparent sentencing?’ The prize is £100 and a visit to Parliament House, Edinburgh tinyurl.com/4n753m7h
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At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Harrower imposed an 11 year extended sentence on Declan Gaitens. It includes 7-years imprisonment & a further 4 years on licence in the community. The offender was convicted under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018
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We’re taking part in Doors Open Days at Parliament House in Edinburgh this Saturday (19 Sept) and have teamed up with Scots Law Talks to host free interactive sessions where you can play the role of a judge.
Join us at 11am and 2pm!
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At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Scott imposed a life sentence on Alexander Brennan, after the offender was found guilty of murdering Brodie MacGregor.
He will serve a minimum of 22 years in prison before being considered for parole.
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Today marks 5 years since the Sentencing Process guideline came into effect. The guideline sets out the 8 steps judges should follow to reach a sentencing decision.
The guideline is available to view here: tinyurl.com/SentencingProces…
We had a great day at the High Court in Glasgow on Saturday for @Glasgowdodf. It was fantastic to chat to people at our stall and see so many engaged in our ‘You be the judge’ sessions. We’ll do it all again at Parliament House, Edinburgh, this coming Sat (26 Sept) 10am – 4pm.
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At the High Court in Paisley, Judge McCormick sentenced John Moore to 6 years and 9 months imprisonment, after the offender was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
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We’re taking part in @Glasgowdodf tomorrow at the High Court in Glasgow, from 10am-4pm. Come along to learn more about sentencing and enjoy interactive activities, including sessions where you can play the role the judge. No advance booking needed. #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival