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SSC launches consultation on Scotland's sentencing guideline for death by driving offences

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Published on: 30 August 2022

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LNB News 30/08/2022

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Issue Date: 30 August 2022

Published Date: 30 August 2022

Jurisdiction(s): Scotland

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The Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC) has launched a public consultation seeking views on a draft sentencing guideline that outlines the sentencing ranges for judges to follow when deciding sentences for offences involving death by driving. The guideline differentiates and advises on the statutory causing death by driving offences, causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs, causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, and causing death by driving unlicensed, uninsured, or disqualified. The consultation closes on 22 November 2022.

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