In this exclusive interview, Lady Dorrian, Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council, in conversation with host Edith Forrest, Advocate provides comment on the new Death by Driving sentencing guidelines approved by the High Court, effective from 16th January 2024.
The discussion delves into the reasonings behind these new guidelines and addresses their effect on public understanding of sentencing. Lady Dorrian further talks about the specific offences covered by these guidelines, the nature of the sentences outlined, and improvements made to the guidelines due to public consultation. The conversation also touches upon the development process of these guidelines and the application of these new rules to offenders under the age of 25.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:23 Discussion on Death by Driving Sentencing Guidelines
00:40 Reasons for Implementing the Guidelines
03:07 Benefits of the Guidelines
04:30 Specific Offences Covered by the Guidelines
06:05 Sentences Outlined in the Guidelines
08:36 Development of the Guidelines
10:38 Public Consultation and Feedback
15:16 Application of the Guideline to Young Offenders
17:34 Future Work on Offence Guidelines
18:38 Conclusion and Farewell
