Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: call for evidence
Gathering evidence to inform the work of the independent Commission on Sentencing and Penal Policy. The Commission will make recommendations for improvements to penal policy and practice.
Closed
This consultation closed 25 May 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
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Guidance on how to complete this Call for Evidence
This Call for Evidence is primarily intended for individuals with direct experience; practitioners and organisations with knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system in Scotland; and academics, although views are welcomed from all who have an interest in this area.
Respondents are asked to answer some or all of the questions asked. It is okay to only respond to one or two questions if that is all that is relevant to you or your organisation.
Evidence can take many forms and your submission is not limited to published academic evidence. Submissions may range from research and data analysis, policy ideas, to trends in practice or relaying of personal experience and expert opinion. Please provide complete references to any sources.
We recognise the importance of place and local context. There will be geographic differences in delivery and experience. Submissions may wish to briefly contextualise where evidence and insights are coming from – across Scotland, or from other places and nations internationally. Please indicate clearly in each answer which jurisdiction your sources/evidence relates to.