Police
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Digital evidence pilot
Collaborative system will benefit victims and witnesses.
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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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Chief Constable tribute
Justice Secretary thanks Sir Iain Livingstone QPM for his service.
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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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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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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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Budget prioritises £3.4 billion for justice
Critical services supported despite challenging economic climate.
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Police complaints, investigations and misconduct
Responses to consultation published.
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Cabinet Secretary calls for public to report domestic abuse incidents
Reported figures just ‘tip of the iceberg’.
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Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2021/22
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland in 2021 to 2022.
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Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2021-22
An Official 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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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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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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Police complaints and misconduct
Consultation launched on new legislation.
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Victims’ consultation launches
Putting people at the heart of the justice system.
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Police officer quarterly strength statistics: 31 March 2022
Statistics on police officer quarterly strength, which gives the number of full-time equivalent police officers employed by Police Scotland.
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Police Negotiating Board circular 2022-02: COP26 allowances
Circulars providing updates on agreements covering police terms and conditions.
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Police Negotiating Board circular 2022-01: double-lock rest day compensation
Circulars providing updates on agreements covering police terms and conditions.
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Victims will benefit from key support
£48m funding underlines government commitment.
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Water Safety Action Plan
New safety measures introduced to protect the public.
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New Bairns’ Hoose appointment
Post will drive improvements for children.
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Historic miners’ pardon Bill published
Key legislation aims to pardon workers of certain offences and restore dignity.
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Recorded crime remains at low levels
Crimes in four key areas down in the past year.
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Inspection of the management of criminal allegations against the police by COPFS
HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland's report on how criminal allegations against the police are dealt with by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
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Backing for staff facing abuse
Wearing of face coverings vital to limit COVID-19 spread.
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Complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues in relation to policing - final report: joint Scottish Government and Crown Office response
Joint response to Dame Elish Angiolini from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Lord Advocate following publication of the final report of her independent review of complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues in relation to policing In Scotland.
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Complaints, investigations and misconduct in policing - implementation of recommendations: thematic progress report - June 2021
First thematic progress report following publication of Dame Elish Angiolini's Final Report setting out implementation progress with details of the status and lead responsibility for each recommendation.
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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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Scottish Police Authority appointees
Six new members to strengthen the Board.
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Additional £10 million for modernising police fleet
Investment to reduce emissions.
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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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Miners' strike 1984 to 1985 pardon: consultation
This consultation paper seeks views on suitable qualifying criteria for a collective pardon to be given to miners who were convicted of matters relating to the miners’ strike of 1984 to 1985.
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Inspection of the management of criminal allegations against the police by COPFS: terms of reference
Terms of Reference for HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland's inspection of the management of criminal allegations against the police by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
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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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Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010: guidance - updated
Guidance is provided in accordance with the duty upon the Scottish Ministers under section 12(1) of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 to issue guidance to local authorities in relation to the exercise of their functions and the functions of authorised officers under the 2010 Act.
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Foreign travel health rules updated
Final planned adjustments of 2020 to quarantine exemptions.
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Independent police complaints review
Dame Elish Angiolini’s final report published.
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Policing - complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues: independent review
First independent review of complaint handling, misconduct and investigations since the creation of new policing structures in 2013. Dame Elish Angiolini reviewed the effectiveness of the new systems for dealing with complaints against the police, how well complaints are investigated and the processes involved.
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Pardon for miners convicted during strike
Justice Secretary welcomes independent review report.
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Policing of the miners' strike 1984-1985 - impact on communities: independent review
This is the final report from the independent review that was commissioned to investigate and report on the impact on communities in Scotland on the policing of the miners' strike 1984 to 1985.
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Strategic police priorities: Fairer Scotland assessment summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment on the revision of the Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland.
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Childcare provision for key workers
Criteria provided to local authorities to determine local need.
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Biometrics Commissioner
Parliament backs plan for oversight of police use of biometric data.
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Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 31 December 2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Policing in Scotland
Strategic priorities set direction for police over the next six years.
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Strategic police priorities: consultation analysis
External analysis report of the responses received to the consultation on the revised strategic police priorities.
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Strategic police priorities
Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland which are provided for through section 33 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
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Strategic police priorities: equalities impact assessment
EIA on revisions to the strategic police priorities for Scotland.
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Festive drink and drug-drive campaign
Motorists warned of zero tolerance approach.
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Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 30 September 2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Homicide in Scotland, 2018-19
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Bravery awards
First Minister celebrates acts of heroism.
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Letter of rights: consultation
A consultation to seek the views of key stakeholders and members of the public on the current Letter of Rights for Scotland.
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Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 30 June 2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Railway policing committee created
Accountability and scrutiny enhanced.
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Future police direction
New strategic priorities for policing.
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Support for emergency responders
Wellbeing and resilience programme extended to emergency services.
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Policing - complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues: independent review - preliminary report
Dame Elish Angiolini's independent review addresses complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues in relation to policing in Scotland, in the wake of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
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Policing - complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues: independent review - preliminary report
Dame Elish Angiolini's independent review addresses complaints handling, investigations and misconduct issues in relation to policing in Scotland, in the wake of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill: equality impact assessment (EQIA)
Summary of the EQIA for the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill.
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA)
Assessment of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill's impact on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA)
Likely costs, benefits and risks of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill that may have an impact on the public, private and third sector.
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Biometrics Commissioner
New role to oversee police use of personal forensic data.
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Evaluation of police and fire reform year 4: key findings
Evaluation of police and fire reform year 4: summary of key findings and learning points from the evaluation.
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