Community safety
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Victim Surcharge Fund
More help for victims as criminals pay towards costs.
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Police complaints, investigations and misconduct - legislation proposals: consultation analysis
Independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on legislative proposals relating to police complaints, investigations and misconduct which ran from 24 May to 16 August 2022.
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Police complaints, investigations and misconduct - legislation proposals: consultation analysis summary
Summary of key findings from the analysis of responses to the public consultation on legislative proposals relating to police complaints, investigations and misconduct which ran from 24 May to 16 August 2022.
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HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: annual report 2021 to 2022
The annual report for HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland for 2021 to 2022.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: November 2022 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up-to-date statistics every month.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: year ending September 2022
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland in the year ending September 2022, split by crime or offence group and by local authority.
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Scottish Prison Population Statistics 2021-22
The latest longitudinal statistics on prison populations and flows into and out of prison. Includes information about the demographics of people in prison, the time they spend there, their sentences and offences.
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Short Life Working Group on Facilitating Peaceful Assemblies: report
The Short Life Working Group on Peaceful Processions in Scotland has reviewed processions in Scotland. The report uses the comparison between Northern Ireland and Scotland as a basis to discuss how well the legislative framework and related processes are working in Scotland.
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Scotland's support for displaced people from Ukraine: Super Sponsor Scheme review
Following the Scottish super sponsor scheme pause and review, this paper outlines the interventions that have been identified to improve the scheme and support offered to displaced people from Ukraine.
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Storm Arwen review
New processes in place one year on.
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Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in Scotland: national overview report 2021/2022
The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), are a set of statutory partnership working arrangements introduced in 2007. This report provides an overview of the main national developments in relation to MAPPA during the reporting period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
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Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: October 2022 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Child's Interview Right's Practitioner regulations: data protection impact assessment
Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) relating to the Child's Interview Right's Practitioner (ChIRPs) and the age of criminal responsibility.
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Homicide in Scotland 2021-22
Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2021-2022.
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New custodial unit for women
Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.
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Making fireworks safer
Criminal offence to supply fireworks and pyrotechnics to under 18s.
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Expert Advisory Group on Ending Conversion Practices: report and recommendations
This report is the result of the work of the Expert Advisory group on Ending Conversion Practices and informs the Scottish Government on the measures which should be considered in order to end conversion practices in Scotland which aim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Expert Advisory Group on Ending Conversion Practices report: Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government welcomes the Expert Advisory Group on Ending Conversion Practices report. We will carefully consider the recommendations as we take forward this work ensuring that we deliver real and lasting change for survivors or those at risk of experiencing these practices in Scotland.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.
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Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: September 2022 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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High rise buildings - firefighting arrangements: report
HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) report assessing the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's (SFRS's) arrangements and readiness to fight fires in high rise buildings in Scotland. It contains areas of good practice and recommendations where there is scope to improve performance.
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Crime drops
People feel safer in communities.
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National Care Service evidence paper: justice social work - easy read
This easy read summary provides an overview of social work services provided in the justice system in Scotland. It forms one of a collection of contextual papers about social care and related areas in Scotland.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: year ending June 2022
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland in the year ending June 2022, split by crime or offence group and by local authority.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2022
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: August 2022 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month
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Scottish crime recording standard: crime recording and counting rules
Crime recording and counting rules for the Scottish Crime Recording Standard (SCRS). These are overseen, approved, maintained and developed by the Scottish Crime Recording Board (SCRB).
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Cyber security boosted
Training to help safeguard organisations from attack.
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Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: July 2022 edition
This is a monthly data summary report with an overview of a number of important justice and safer communities statistics.
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Decision-making on bail and remand: interim findings report
Interim findings from the ‘Decision-making on Bail and Remand in Scotland’ research. The first phase of the research is presented, detailing the findings from online surveys conducted with members of the judiciary and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
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Water safety awareness
Key advice highlighted on World Drowning Prevention Day.
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Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001 changes: consultation
Consultation on modernising the 2001 rules to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Additionally there is a need to consider some new rules for certain procedures.
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Surrender and compensation scheme in Scotland for certain offensive weapons: guidance
This guidance provides detailed information on why a Surrender and Compensation Scheme in Scotland for certain offensive weapons is necessary. It also provides guidance on how to surrender an eligible weapon to Police Scotland and receive compensation if appropriate.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: June 2022 edition
Monthly data summary report with an overview of a number of important justice and safer communities statistics.
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Mental health and wellbeing strategy: consultation - easy read
We want to hear your views on what a new mental health and wellbeing strategy for Scotland should look like. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us write the final strategy.
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Mental health and wellbeing strategy: consultation
We want to hear your views on what a new mental health and wellbeing strategy for Scotland should look like. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us write the final strategy.
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User Guide to Recorded Crime Statistics in Scotland
Provides detailed information on the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistical bulletin series. It is designed to be a useful reference guide with explanatory notes regarding issues and classifications which are crucial to the production and presentation of crime statistics in Scotland.
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Transparency in supply chains - extension: inclusion of Scottish public bodies - consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposals to extend reporting requirements to Scottish public bodies for the publication of modern slavery statements as part of work to improve transparency in supply chains (TISC). The consultation also requests views on reporting mechanisms and enforcement.
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Scottish Prison Population Statistics, 2020-21
The latest longitudinal statistics on prison populations and flows into and out of prison. Includes information about the demographics of people in prison, the time they spend there, their sentences and offences.
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Criminal proceedings in Scotland: 2020-2021
Statistics on criminal proceedings concluded in Scottish courts and alternative measures to prosecution issued by the police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service are presented for the ten years from 2011-12 to 2020-21. The latest year’s data is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Equally Safe - short life delivery plan: summer 2022 to autumn 2023
A refresh of the Equally Safe Delivery Plan outlining the joint commitment of the Scottish Government and COSLA to preventing and eradicating all forms of violence against women and girls and tackling the underpinning attitudes that perpetuate it.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: data protection impact assessment
This data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is undertaken in compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR) Article 35(10). This is an iterative impact assessment, which we expect to amend as the Bill makes its way through Parliament.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
In compliance with The Fairer Scotland Duty as set out in legislation in Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this assessment consider what more can be done to reduce the 'inequalities of outcome' caused by 'socio-economic disadvantage' in relation to the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) examining the potential impact on children's human rights of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to look at the likely costs, benefits and risks of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Summary of the results of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) carried out in relation to the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill.
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Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
An island communities impact assessment (ICIA) considering the potential impact of the introduction of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill on island communities.
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Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2018-19 and 2019-20
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland in which a firearm was alleged to have been involved or where a firearm was stolen.
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Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly report: May 2022 edition
This report provides, in a single place, a concise but comprehensive overview of a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It covers many different topics including crime, policing, community safety, courts and prisons.
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Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS): information
This leaflet provides information on how to Self-refer to a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS). It provides information on accessing healthcare through NHS Scotland for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
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£3.2m to strengthen remand alternatives
Bail supervision and assessment support.
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Victims will benefit from key support
£48m funding underlines government commitment.
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Fire and rescue framework 2022
The fire and rescue framework for Scotland 2022 sets out Scottish Ministers’ expectations of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Water Safety Stakeholder Group: action plan
Action plan to discuss renewed efforts to work together collaboratively to help to prevent drownings in Scotland and reach agreement on appropriate next steps.
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Water Safety Action Plan
New safety measures introduced to protect the public.
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Independent group on marches and parades
Experts to consider ways to promote peaceful assemblies.
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Offensive Weapons Act 2019: Scottish statutory guidance
This guidance covers provisions in the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 that extend only to Scotland and others which apply throughout the UK but which have a different effect in Scotland to other parts of the UK.
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Short term lets - licensing scheme part 2: supplementary guidance for licensing authorities, letting agencies and platforms
Licensing guidance part 2 is intended for Scottish licensing authorities, letting agencies and platforms facilitating short-term lets in Scotland.
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Short term lets - licensing scheme part 1: guidance for hosts and operators
Licensing guidance intended for hosts and operators of short-term lets in Scotland. There is also supplementary guidance for licensing authorities to which you can refer for more detailed information.
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New Bairns’ Hoose appointment
Post will drive improvements for children.
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Criminal justice social work statistics: 2020-21
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Fire alarm funding increased
Extra £500,000 to support most vulnerable.
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Storm Malik update
Further disruption expected as Storm Corrie to follow.
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Increase in Omicron cases
Cases no longer linked to single event.
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Supporting children in the justice system
Improving services for victims and witnesses.
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Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland to be unified
Streamlined service to provide one stop shop for land and property issues.
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Criminal law - dealing with dangerous dogs: consultation
Discussion paper seeking views on steps that might be taken to improve the way in which the criminal law may deal with dog owners where their dogs act in a dangerous way.
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Firework Review Group: report to the Scottish Government
The final report from the Firework Review Group presents recommendations to Scottish Ministers on tightening legislation on fireworks in Scotland.
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Fireworks regulations - impact: case studies
This paper consists of seven case studies, each one aligned to one or more of the legislative options being considered by the Firework Review Group.
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Protesting against racism
Public encouraged to keep safe while making their voices heard.
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Impact of COVID-19 on crime
New monthly statistics published.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: April 2020
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Ensuring continuity of justice during COVID-19
Emergency powers for release a ‘last resort’.
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£19 million CashBack funding allocated
Youth projects share cash seized from criminals.
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Firework Review Group membership announced
Group to consider restrictions on fireworks use.
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Festive drink and drug-drive campaign
Motorists warned of zero tolerance approach.
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Management of Offenders Bill passed
Expansion of electronic monitoring and disclosure improvements.
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Air weapon licensing in Scotland: guide
Guidance published by Scottish Ministers on the practical application of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.
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Police Investigations and Review Commissioner: governance and accountability framework
Broad framework within which Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) will operate and key roles and responsibilities which underpin the relationship between the PIRC and the Scottish Government.
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Fireworks in Scotland consultation: technical annex
More detail about the current legislation and regulations on the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland.
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Fireworks in Scotland: consultation
We are seeking your views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.
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Justice vision and priorities delivery plan 2018-2019 and overview of progress 2017-2018
Overview of progress to the actions set out in 2017-2018 Justice Vision and Priorities Delivery Plan and new approaches and additional actions for the coming year 2018-2019.
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Review of police complaints handling: parliamentary statement
Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing will assess the current police structures and processes.
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Justice in Scotland: vision and priorities delivery plan, 2017-2018
Delivery plan setting out key actions for 2017-2018 to help progress the seven priorities set out in the Justice vision document.
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