Victims Taskforce

Overview

The primary role of the taskforce is to co-ordinate and drive action to improve the experiences of victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system, whilst ensuring a fair justice system for those accused of crime.

The taskforce is co-chaired by the Justice Secretary and Lord Advocate, head of Scotland's system of criminal prosecution. The taskforce brings together senior decision-makers from justice agencies, the legal profession, academia and the voluntary sector, including direct representation of victims.

The taskforce last met on 21 November 2024.

Publications

A victim centred approach to justice in Scotland: scoping and modelling project