New guidance that aims to ensure rehabilitation is a “ primary consideration ” when young offenders are sentenced has come into force in courts across Scotland. The sentencing young people guideline applies to people under the age of 25 from the date they are found guilty or make a guilty plea. Developed by the Scottish Sentencing Council, the document draws on scientific evidence on cognitive maturity.It says a young person will generally have a lower level of maturity and a greater capacity fo

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Women may not be getting justice in sexual offence cases, Scotland’s top lawyer has said. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC told the Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday something had to be done to address the low conviction rates in sexual offence cases. Figures released earlier this year by the Scottish Government show that just 43% of cases of rape and attempted rape in 2019-20 resulted in a conviction rate – compared to an overall rate of 88% for all crimes.A review by Lord Justice Clerk Lady