Criminal law
Scottish Government consultation on the modern Scottish jury in
criminal trials
This consultation paper seeks views on a number of issues
relating to criminal juries in Scotland including: age limit;
eligibility and excusal; exemption periods; compensation for jury
service; jury size and trial without a jury.
Scottish Government consultation on sentencing guidelines and a
Scottish Sentencing Council
This consultation paper sets out the Government's plans to
establish a Scottish Sentencing Council to produce sentencing
guidelines for the judiciary and seeks comments on these
proposals.
Scottish Government consultation on the acquisition and
retention of DNA and fingerprint data in Scotland
This consultation paper sets out the Government's response to
the
Fraser Report on the acquisition and retention of DNA and
fingerprint data in Scotland, which is also published today, and
seeks comments on options and proposals for legislation which the
government is minded to bring forward as part of a Criminal Justice
and Licensing Bill early in 2009.
Scottish Government consultation on a statutory basis for
disclosure in criminal proceedings in Scotland
This consultation seeks views on proposals to implement
recommendations contained in the Coulsfield Report, specifically those
requiring legislative change.