1. Digital evidence pilot

    Collaborative system will benefit victims and witnesses.

  2. 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.

  3. Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending December 2022

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  4. Chief Constable tribute

    Justice Secretary thanks Sir Iain Livingstone QPM for his service.

  5. 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.

  6. Review of emerging technologies in policing: findings and recommendations

    Findings and recommendations of the Independent advisory group on new and emerging technologies in policing.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. Budget prioritises £3.4 billion for justice

    Critical services supported despite challenging economic climate.

  14. Police complaints, investigations and misconduct

    Responses to consultation published.

  15. Cabinet Secretary calls for public to report domestic abuse incidents

    Reported figures just ‘tip of the iceberg’.

  16. 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.

  17. Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2021-22

    An Official Statistics publication for Scotland

  18. New custodial unit for women

    Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.

  19. Making fireworks safer

    Criminal offence to supply fireworks and pyrotechnics to under 18s.

  20. Crime drops

    People feel safer in communities.

  21. Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2022

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  22. Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill passes

    New laws will ensure safety for people across Scotland.

  23. Miners’ Strike Pardon Bill passes

    Key legislation will pardon former miners of certain offences.

  24. Police complaints and misconduct

    Consultation launched on new legislation.

  25. Victims’ consultation launches

    Putting people at the heart of the justice system.

  26. 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.

  27. Police Negotiating Board circular 2022-02: COP26 allowances

    Circulars providing updates on agreements covering police terms and conditions.

  28. Police Negotiating Board circular 2022-01: double-lock rest day compensation

    Circulars providing updates on agreements covering police terms and conditions.

  29. Victims will benefit from key support

    £48m funding underlines government commitment.

  30. Water Safety Action Plan

    New safety measures introduced to protect the public.

  31. New Bairns’ Hoose appointment

    Post will drive improvements for children.

  32. New vision for justice

    Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.

  33. Historic miners’ pardon Bill published

    Key legislation aims to pardon workers of certain offences and restore dignity.

  34. Recorded crime remains at low levels

    Crimes in four key areas down in the past year.

  35. 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

  36. Backing for staff facing abuse

    Wearing of face coverings vital to limit COVID-19 spread.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Recorded Crime in Scotland: April 2021

    Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for April 2021.

  40. Recorded Crime in Scotland: March 2021

    Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for March 2021.

  41. Scottish Police Authority appointees

    Six new members to strengthen the Board.

  42. Additional £10 million for modernising police fleet

    Investment to reduce emissions.

  43. Recorded crime statistics: February 2021

    Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for February 2021.

  44. 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.

  45. 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).

  46. Recorded Crime in Scotland: January 2021

    Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for January 2021.

  47. 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.

  48. Foreign travel health rules updated

    Final planned adjustments of 2020 to quarantine exemptions.

  49. Independent police complaints review

    Dame Elish Angiolini’s final report published.

  50. 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.

  51. Pardon for miners convicted during strike

    Justice Secretary welcomes independent review report.

  52. 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.

  53. Strategic police priorities: Fairer Scotland assessment summary

    Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment on the revision of the Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland.

  54. Childcare provision for key workers

    Criteria provided to local authorities to determine local need.

  55. Biometrics Commissioner

    Parliament backs plan for oversight of police use of biometric data.

  56. Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 31 December 2019

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  57. Policing in Scotland

    Strategic priorities set direction for police over the next six years.

  58. Strategic police priorities: consultation analysis

    External analysis report of the responses received to the consultation on the revised strategic police priorities.

  59. Strategic police priorities

    Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland which are provided for through section 33 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.

  60. Strategic police priorities: equalities impact assessment

    EIA on revisions to the strategic police priorities for Scotland.

  61. Festive drink and drug-drive campaign

    Motorists warned of zero tolerance approach.

  62. Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 30 September 2019

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  63. Homicide in Scotland, 2018-19

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  64. Bravery awards

    First Minister celebrates acts of heroism.

  65. 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.

  66. Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 30 June 2019

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  67. Railway policing committee created

    Accountability and scrutiny enhanced.

  68. Future police direction

    New strategic priorities for policing.

  69. Support for emergency responders

    Wellbeing and resilience programme extended to emergency services.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill: equality impact assessment (EQIA)

    Summary of the EQIA for the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. Biometrics Commissioner

    New role to oversee police use of personal forensic data.

  76. 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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