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In cases where there is public interest or where the sentence may be complicated or controversial, the judge may decide to make the sentencing statement more widely available. You can read the judge’s full statement here once sentence has been passed.
We also issue tweets to alert our followers as soon as statements are published. .
For more information about how judges decide sentences and what sentences are available to them, see the Scottish Sentencing Council website.
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Wednesday, 16 March, 2016
Sentencing Statements
At the High Court in Glasgow on 16 March 2016, Lord Matthews imposed an extended sentence on Steven Mays of 12 years and eight months imprisonment, after the accused was found guilty of rape, sexual and physical assault charges and sending text messages of a sexual nature.
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Thursday, 10 March, 2016
Sentencing Statements
At the High Court in Edinburgh on 10 March 2016, Judge Paul Arthurson QC sentenced Jay Bell to four years imprisonment after accused pled guilty to culpable and reckless conduct towards a nine-week-old baby, to his severe injury, permanent impairment, and to the danger of his life.
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Friday, 4 March, 2016
Sentencing Statements
At the High Court in Edinburgh on 4 March 2016, Lord Uist imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Brian Mackenzie with a punishment part of seven years after the accused was found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges.
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Wednesday, 24 February, 2016
Sentencing Statements
At the High Court in Edinburgh on 24 February 2016, Lord Uist sentenced Robert Sinclair Richards to six years imprisonment after the accused pleaded guilty to having been concerned in the supplying of heroin and cocaine.
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Wednesday, 17 February, 2016
Sentencing Statements
At the High Court in Glasgow on 17 February 2016, Lady Wise imposed an Order for Lifelong Restriction on Mark Armstrong with a punishment part of four years after the accused pled guilty to charges of assault and robbery and a charge of abduction, assault and rape.
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