Crime prevention
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£20 million Cashback for Communities
More than £130 million from proceeds of crime invested to support young people to date.
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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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Recorded crime decrease
Fewer victims and people feel safer.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: year ending December 2022
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland in the year ending December 2022, split by crime or offence group and by local authority.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending December 2022
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Review of emerging technologies in policing: findings and recommendations
Findings and recommendations of the Independent advisory group on new and emerging technologies in policing.
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Legal frameworks and ethical standards workstream report: Final Report
Final Report of the Legal frameworks and ethical standards workstream of the Independent advisory group on emerging technologies in policing.
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Research evidence, technological innovation and scientific standards in policing workstream report
Final report of the research evidence, technological innovation and scientific standards in policing workstream of the Independent advisory group on emerging technologies in policing.
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Oversight, scrutiny and review workstream report
Final report of the oversight, scrutiny and review workstream of the Independent advisory group on emerging technologies in policing.
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Independent review – Independent advisory group on new and emerging technologies in policing: final report
The final report of the Independent advisory group on new and emerging technologies in policing.
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Informed decision-making, community engagement and participation workstream report
Final Report of the Informed decision-making, community engagement and participation workstream of the Independent advisory group on emerging technologies in policing.
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Supporting victims of crime
£500,000 more for victims’ organisations.
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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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New Parole Board Rules
Changes make rules simpler and clearer.
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Budget prioritises £3.4 billion for justice
Critical services supported despite challenging economic climate.
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Support for improved rights for victims
Improving experiences of the justice system.
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Victim Surcharge Fund
More help for victims as criminals pay towards costs.
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Recorded crime below pre-pandemic levels
Trend down as people feel safe in communities.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending September 2022
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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New custodial unit for women
Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.
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Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.
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Crime drops
People feel safer in communities.
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Cyber security boosted
Training to help safeguard organisations from attack.
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The not proven verdict and related reforms: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of the responses to the public consultation on the not proven verdict and related reforms which ran from 13 December 2021 to 11 March 2022.
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National Strategy for Community Justice launched
Reducing reoffending will lead to fewer victims.
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Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill passes
New laws will ensure safety for people across Scotland.
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Miners’ Strike Pardon Bill passes
Key legislation will pardon former miners of certain offences.
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Victims’ consultation launches
Putting people at the heart of the justice system.
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Scottish Crime and Justice Survey: user workshops - summary
Summary of the feedback gathered during three user workshops on the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey held during January 2022.
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Scottish Crime and Justice Survey: consultation analysis
Summary of the responses and feedback gathered during the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey consultation and associated discussion events.
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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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Independent group on marches and parades
Experts to consider ways to promote peaceful assemblies.
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Working Group on Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland
Justice Secretary welcomes report and will now “consider recommendations”.
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New Bairns’ Hoose appointment
Post will drive improvements for children.
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Economic Crime Bill
Greater powers to fight corruption.
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Working together against cyber crime
New co-ordination centre to tackle cyber threats
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Serious Organised Crime Taskforce Strategy updated
Justice Secretary Keith Brown welcomes partnership approach.
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Criminal justice social work statistics: 2020-21
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Not proven consultation opens
Views sought on three verdict system and related reforms.
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Victim Surcharge Fund reopens for applications
Criminals pay towards helping victims.
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New victim support fund announced
Scheme will diversify and broaden support for victims.
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Recorded crime remains at low levels
Crimes in four key areas down in the past year.
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Supporting children in the justice system
Improving services for victims and witnesses.
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Backing for staff facing abuse
Wearing of face coverings vital to limit COVID-19 spread.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - May 2021
This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during May 2021.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: April 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for April 2021.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: March 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for March 2021.
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Recorded crime statistics: February 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for February 2021.
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Hate Crime Bill passed
MSPs vote in favour of milestone legislation.
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Understanding the nature of hate crime
Report outlines characteristics of victims and perpetrators.
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Characteristics of police recorded hate crime in Scotland: study
This report presents the findings of a study into the nature of police recorded hate aggravated crimes in Scotland. This includes new details on the characteristics of these cases, based on a random sample of police recorded crimes.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: January 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for January 2021.
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CashBack for Communities
More than 100,000 young people supported by scheme.
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Self-disclosure of previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution: guidance
Guidance on the rules of self-disclosure in relation to previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in Scotland.
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Previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution: disclosure periods
Tables setting out the disclosure periods of previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in Scotland.
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Self-disclosure of previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution: guidance - summary
Summary of guidance on the rules of self-disclosure in relation to previous convictions and alternatives to prosecution under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in Scotland.
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Cross border operation welcomed
Controlled drugs, cash and firearms seized.
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People feel safer in their communities
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2018-19.
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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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Criminals seek to exploit COVID-19 outbreak
Organised crime groups target most vulnerable.
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Short-term prisoners considered for early release
Further safeguard for those working and living in prisons amid COVID-19 outbreak.
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Ensuring continuity of justice during COVID-19
Emergency powers for release a ‘last resort’.
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Criminal Proceedings in Scotland 2018-19
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Around £13 million saved from fraudsters
Banking protocol success.
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Criminal justice social work statistics: 2018-19
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Community payback orders: unit level data report
In depth analysis of data collected on community payback orders.
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Understanding use of remand
Study of reasons behind decisions on bail and remand.
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Preventing harmful sexual behaviour
Expert Group focused on children and young people.
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£19 million CashBack funding allocated
Youth projects share cash seized from criminals.
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Festive drink and drug-drive campaign
Motorists warned of zero tolerance approach.
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Improving the parole process
More involvement for victims.
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Protecting people from domestic abuse
New protective orders to safeguard those at risk.
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UEFA European Championship Bill
Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.
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Non-sexual violence in Scotland: report
Findings on the most up to date, complementary statistics on non-sexual violence in Scotland.
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Major study into repeat victims of violence
Violent crime much lower than a decade ago, despite more reports last year.
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Delivering community justice
National leadership group established.
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Management of Offenders Bill passed
Expansion of electronic monitoring and disclosure improvements.
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Reducing reoffending
Reconviction rate remains at lowest level in 20 years.
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Reconviction Statistics 2016-17
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Research into fall in violence
Younger adults involved in fewer offences.
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Biometrics Commissioner
New role to oversee police use of personal forensic data.
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Reducing ineffective short prison terms
Order published to extend presumption against short prison sentences.
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CashBack for Communities
Crime proceeds to steer young people away from offending.
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Helping people with convictions
£3.4 million to support reintegration and reduce reoffending.
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Electronic monitoring: uses, challenges and successes
This report reviews the published literature on the uses, challenges and successes of electronic monitoring for people with convictions and on bail.
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Hate crime: availability of information recorded by the police in Scotland
Update on work by our statisticians and Police Scotland to review the availability of information on hate crime.
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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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