Community safety
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report May 2023 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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Victim Notification Scheme (VNS): independent review
Report of the independent review of the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The VNS provides eligible victims information about an offender’s release, and the chance to make representations about parole decisions.
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Victim Notification Scheme (VNS): independent review - easy read
Easy read version of the report of the independent review of the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The VNS provides eligible victims information about an offender’s release, and the chance to make representations about parole decisions.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: April 2023 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 Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS): Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: March 2023 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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Reforming the criminal law to address misogyny: consultation
A consultation on draft legislation to implement recommendations for reform of the criminal law contained in the report of the Working Group on Misogyny chaired by Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS): Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: February 2023 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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Diversion from prosecution: joint review
A joint review of diversion from prosecution carried out by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland and the Care Inspectorate
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Justice Social Work Statistics in Scotland: 2021-22
This publication presents national-level information on justice social work activity in Scotland. It includes data on justice social work services and social work orders, as well as characteristics of the individuals involved.
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Police recorded hate crime - characteristics: updated study
Updated information on the number of hate crimes recorded by the police in Scotland during 2020-21 and 2021-22. It also includes new details on the characteristics of hate crime, based on a random sample of cases recorded by the police in 2020-21.
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Budget prioritises £3.4 billion for justice
Critical services supported despite challenging economic climate.
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Victim Surcharge Fund
More help for victims as criminals pay towards costs.
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Storm Arwen review
New processes in place one year on.
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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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Crime drops
People feel safer in communities.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2022
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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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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Water safety awareness
Key advice highlighted on World Drowning Prevention Day.
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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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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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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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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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External wall systems in existing multi-storey residential buildings - fire risk: advice note
This Scottish Advice Note (SAN) provides advice for those responsible for fire safety in residential buildings including building owners/managers/residents groups responsible for determining the fire risk posed by external wall systems on existing multi-storey residential buildings. It will also be of interest to fire risk assessors and specialist external wall appraisal experts.
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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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