This looks like something that could have impact. If you have gone to court or survived domestic abuse where the perpetrator was convicted, you may wish to consider taking part:
https://www.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/news/victims-views-sought-in-scottish-sentencing-council-research-projects
'Victims of sexual offences and domestic abuse are being asked for their views on sentencing as part of research projects commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council.
The research will gather data on victims’ experiences of sentencing, how sentencing was communicated to them, and the factors they would like to see taken into account in sentencing.
Dr Oona Brooks-Hay, of the University of Glasgow, will lead research on sexual assault and rape, while Prof Nancy Lombard, of Glasgow Caledonian University, will explore domestic abuse sentencing.
A third project, led by Dr Jay Gormley, of the University of Glasgow, will also explore public understanding and perceptions of sentence discounting.
The in depth research will help to shape the Council’s evidence-led development of sentencing guidelines.
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For further information, please contact [email protected].
The sexual offences research includes victims
and survivors, aged 18 or over, who have gone to court in a rape or
sexual assault case in Scotland where there has been a conviction and
sentence between 2018 - 2023. For further information, contact
[email protected].
The domestic abuse research involves victims
and survivors of domestic abuse involved in cases where the perpetrator
was convicted. For further information, please contact
[email protected].'