New members for Scottish Sentencing Council

The Lord Justice General has appointed two new members to the Scottish Sentencing Council to fill the council's current vacancies.

Lord Matthews has been appointed as the new Senator member and will replace Lord Turnbull following the end of his five-year term on the council, while Summary Sheriff Paul Brown will become one of the council’s judicial members.

Lady Dorrian, Lord Justice Clerk and Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council, said: “The calibre of people wishing to contribute to the work the Scottish Sentencing Council as members has been extremely encouraging and is testament to how the council is viewed within the judiciary and wider criminal justice system.

“I am therefore delighted to welcome Lord Matthews and Summary Sheriff Paul Brown to the council and have no doubt their vast experience and knowledge will be invaluable as we continue with our work programme and increasing public awareness of the sentencing process.”