Browsing: Law & Order
Transforming Children’s Experiences of the Justice System Children and young people in the justice system will soon be able to benefit from coordinated, comprehensive support under…
Legislative reforms introduced to Parliament. Legislation proposing a significant package of reform to ensure victims are treated with compassion and their voices heard across the justice…
Heartbreak of Mothers Forced to Give Up Babies First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has delivered a formal apology to those affected by ‘cruel’ historical adoption practices. Many…
Proposals to Criminalise Abusive & Humiliating Behaviour Misogynistic harassment could become a criminal offence as part of proposals aimed at providing greater protection for women and…
More Help for Victims as Criminals Pay Towards Costs The third application round of the Victim Surcharge Fund has now opened for bids from organisations that…
Justice Secretary welcomes report and will now “consider recommendations”. Justice Secretary Keith Brown has welcomed publication of Baroness Helena Kennedy QC’s report on Misogyny and Criminal…