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Contacts

• Chair: Sheriff Morag McLaughlin - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Secretary:  Vacancy

Seminars take place from September through to May at 5.30 pm at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, 53 Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5BB.  Please check the programme below and individual flyers for fuller details.  

Next seminar takes place on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 5.30 pm at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. 

"The Role of the Forensic Pathologist: fact and fiction"
Guest Speaker:  Dr James Grieve, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Aberdeen

All SASO events are open to all with an interest in criminal justice.  Please feel free to share with peers and colleagues and encourage participation.

Attachments:

Aberdeen Branch Programme - 2026-2027	[ ]	205 kB
DNA Analysis in Forensic Science	[History Current Practice Reporting Advancements and the Future - 260326]	65 kB
Risk Assessment and Sentencing - 260226	[The role of structured professional judgment]	64 kB
SASO Aberdeen Branch Programme of Events	[updated 27012026]	204 kB
The Role of the Children and Young Peoples Commissioner	[in incorporation of the UNCRC - 290126]	78 kB
Drug Driving - Effects Analysis and Prosecution	[271125]	118 kB
Assistance by Offenders - 301025	[The legislation process and role of the Specified Prosecutor ]	180 kB
The Role of Community Justice Scotland - 250925	[Guest Speaker: Karyn McCluskey ]	62 kB
Understanding and Disrupting the Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion of Child	[Cybersafe Scotland - 300524]	99 kB
Children's Hearings Redesign - 250424	[Scottish Government planning for implementation]	168 kB
Sentencing Young People Guidelines - The Hon Lord Colbeck	[290324]	98 kB
Victims Witnesses and Justice Reform - Scotland - Bill	[290224]	99 kB
Role of the Police Investigation and Review Commission	[25 January 2024]	185 kB