SENTENCING STATEMENTS
A judge may decide to publish a statement after passing sentence on an accused in cases where there is particular public interest; where a case has legal significance; or where providing the reasons for the decision might assist public understanding.
Please note that statements may include graphic details of offences when it is necessary to fully explain the reasons behind a sentencing decision.
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Statements are removed after around 12 months, but may be available on request. Please email judicialcomms@scotcourts.gov.uk.
The independence of the judiciary is essential to safeguard people’s rights under law - enabling judges to make decisions impartially based solely on evidence and law, without interference or influence from the government or politicians.
When deciding a sentence, a judge must deal with the offence that the offender has been convicted of, taking into account the unique circumstances of each particular case. The judge will carefully consider the facts that are presented to the Court by both the prosecution and by the defence.
For more information about how judges decide sentences; what sentences are available; and matters such as temporary release, see the Scottish Sentencing Council website.
Read more about victims of crime and sentencing.
HMA v Anwar Sadhat Chowdhury
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HMA v Keirin McMillan or Elliott, Aron McMillan & Levi Hunter or Brown
Jan 31, 2020
HMA v Christopher Walter Bruce and Colin Stewart
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Liam Donnelly & 2 others
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Robert James Lennie & James Daniel Tinney
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Craig Higgins
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Liam Hay
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Scott Robert Pollock
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Ramsay Stevenson
Apr 3, 2020
HMA v Lewis Reid
Apr 3, 2020