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
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
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
New Victim Contact Team to be Set Up Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). Under
Fewer Than One in Five Incidents Reported to Police Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.
More Help as Criminals Pay Towards Victims’ Costs Organisations that support victims of crime will be able to bid for support from a fund financed by penalties imposed on all
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 support victims of crime.