Explanatory Notes

Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 13

6 August 2010

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 1 – The Scottish Sentencing Council

801.Schedule 1 provides for the membership of the Council. It sets out the procedures for the appointment of members and membership of the Council.

802.It also contains detailed provisions on the procedure of the Council, ancillary process and powers to delegated functions.

803.Paragraph 13 places the Council on the list of authorities subject to investigation by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. Paragraph 14 places the Council under the requirements of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.