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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must monitor individuals under structured deferred sentences, where courts delay sentencing to allow engagement with support services. They report on progress, which may influence the final sentence.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Criminal justice
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Social Work Scotland
Community Justice Scotland
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Standards and frameworks
1