Transforming the System for Victims & Witnesses A landmark Bill to place victims and witnesses at the heart of the justice system has been passed by Parliament. The Victims, Witnesses,
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Consultation on draft regulations. Women and girls will have greater protection against hate crimes under plans being consulted upon by the Scottish Government. Draft regulations have been laid in Parliament
Public protection at heart of plans to improve system. A public consultation on reforming Scotland’s parole process has been published with the aim of improving the system so it better
First Minister says United States remains one of Scotland’s closest partners. Scotland will have “a platform to make its voice heard” during the visit of the President of the United
Victim Surcharge Fund opens for new applications. Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for a share of more than £700,000 from a fund financed by penalties imposed on
New Laws to Improve Transparency & Accountability New laws to modernise and improve the way legal services are regulated in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Regulation
Discussion Paper on Further Reforms to Legal Aid Reforms to legal aid have been set out to make the system simpler and easier for both solicitors and those who need
A 4.75% pay deal for police officers in Scotland, for 2024/25, has been confirmed. The pay deal was confirmed following the outcome of a formal arbitration process. An independent arbitrator,
The SNP is improving policing in Angus. Graeme has welcomed news that the number of Police Officers in Scotland increased to over 16,500 by the end of 2024, saying that
Victims, Witnesses & Justice Reform Bill Update Justice Secretary Angela Constance has updated Parliament on proposed amendments to the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill. The Justice Secretary told MSPs
