powers

• powers of the court - issue custodial sentences

  One power of the High Court is to issue custodial sentences. As the cases sent to the High Court are always the most serious crimes in Scotland the Judge in the High Court is able to give a punishment they think is fair for the crime committed. This includes sending offenders to prison for life. For example, the High Courts has sentenced murders like Aaron Campbell and John Leatham to jail
• powers of the court - community payback orders

  One power of the Sherriff Court is to issue Community Payback Orders (CPOs) This means that if the Sheriff can use an alternative to jail when the crime is serious but jail might not be the best option. A CPO makes the offender do something to benefit the community they have harmed. For example, offenders may be asked to pay compensation to victims.Powers of the Courts
• powers of the courts - issue fines

  One power of Justice of the Peace Court is to issue fines. The JP does not have very much power to deal with offenders and the punishments are generally low impact because it deals with minor crimes. Issuing fines can help to prevent reoffending. For example, the JP can force someone to pay a fine of up to £2,500 for the crimes offenders commit