Almost 2 weeks to go... for our online event about neurodiversity in the CJS. Dr. Katherine Langley Sentencing Academy Law Commission Cleveland Police Scottish Sentencing Council University of Sunderland Gavin Dingwall Robert Buckland Who has not registered? Use this link 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeing-and-t…

Really looking forward to speaking at this event Sentencing Academy

Pleased to be speaking on behalf of Sentencing Academy Former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , who has a longstanding interest in neurodiversity, will present the keynote. Free eventbrite link below 👇

How distinctive is Scotland’s approach to sentencing guidelines? A new blog by Sentencing Academy and Dr Jay Gormley explores how our first guideline on specific offences compares with those in other jurisdictions: bit.ly/3P8dObh

New blog authored by the excellent Dr Jay Gormley for Sentencing Academy on the Scottish approach to #sentencing guidelines #criminaljustice #criminology #law

Very much enjoyed being on the closing panel of today’s #Neurodiversity and #criminaljustice conference University of Sunderland representing Sentencing Academy It was a rewarding, insightful day

The average minimum term for murder increased from 13 years in 2000 to 21 years in 2021. Our new paper by Richard Martin from LSE Law School examines the evolution of sentencing for murder over the past two decades. The paper is available here: sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

We recently hosted a research symposium looking at: sentencing & young people; sentencing & mental health; and community sentencing & rehabilitation. A full report on the event and videos of the speakers are now available on our website: bit.ly/3UlCeQc #SSCsymposium

Next month, June 13th Criminology Cambs we are delighted to host 'Do we punish too much? A Radzinowicz symposium' marking the appointment of our new Radzinowicz Fellow, Peter Dawson, former prison governor and Director of the Prison Reform Trust. Register: crim.cam.ac.uk/events/do-we-p…

Coercive control can be the driver for victims of domestic abuse to commit crimes. This should be taken into account at sentencing. Sentencing Academy has published my Issue Paper: Coercion as Mitigation at Sentencing which you can read at: sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-content/upl… Northumbria Law School

Research has found that 57% of women in prison in England and Wales have been victims of domestic abuse. Our new paper by Vanessa Bettinson of Northumbria Law School examines the role of experience of coercive control as mitigation at sentencing. Read the report: sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

x.com/SentencingAcad… Interested in women in prison and sentencing? Read my Issue Paper Sentencing Academy 'coercion as mitigation in sentencing' online from today

Sentencing Academy Catch22 📖 3/6 Featured articles include: - Our 5 key reforms for young adults 👉 buff.ly/4f4H8KV - Catch22 on a relation approach to working with young adults 👉 buff.ly/3zVrn8W - Sentencing Academy on transforming young adult sentencing 👉 buff.ly/4d9zo8T

Our new blog on reducing the proportion of most standard determinate sentences to be served in custody to 40%. Although essential to alleviate a crisis situation, running out of prison places necessitates a full review into the sentencing framework. Read: sentencingacademy.org.uk/the-criminal-j…

HAVE YOUR SAY: The Council has today published draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences and we want to hear your views on the proposals. Participate in our public consultation and play your part in shaping sentencing in Scotland: bit.ly/3WcMkDY

Useful overview by Commons Library of planned changes to the automatic release point from prison (from 50 to 40%) for some prisoners Also summarises reactions by HMI Prisons PGA The Howard League Prison Reform Trust Sentencing Academy and Centre for Crime and Justice Studies commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Delighted to be representing Sentencing Academy at today’ Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Learning Disability in Sentencing Conference #SSCMHConf2024 Scottish Sentencing Council

📢 We know that the prison system is in crisis – but how do we solve it? We need to talk about sentencing. Today we have published a paper from the most senior former judges in England and Wales, calling on the government to reverse the trend of imposing ever longer sentences.

Could you be our new CEO? We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join us to oversee the next stage of the Sentencing Academy's development and expansion. Full details: sentencingacademy.org.uk/sentencing-aca… Please share!

Sentencing Academy has just advertised for a #CEO position! It is a fabulous organisation to work for, with a clear and vital mission. Pls could this be retweeted widely so we can bring the role to the attention of as many as possible