Victims and witnesses

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

Victim safety at the heart of proposed changes to the use of custody.

Consultation on the use of remand and arrangements around release from custody - two areas which we consider have the potential to contribute to a shift in how prison and imprisonment is used in a modern Scotland.

The annual report of HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland for the year 2020 to 2021.

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2020-2021.

Scheme will diversify and broaden support for victims.

A report on those payments made into and out of the Victim Surcharge Fund, the recipient organisations, the administration costs and balance of the Fund for the period 25 November 2019 to 31 March 2021.

Monthly data report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the justice system in Scotland, including information from Police Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, and Scottish Prison Service.

Crimes in four key areas down in the past year.

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

Improving services for victims and witnesses.

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

Guidance to support child protection committees to reflect, learn and improve child protection systems and practice when a child or young person dies, is significantly harmed, or was at risk of death or significant harm or where effective practice has prevented harm or risk of harm.

This report shows the results of the public consultation on the revised national guidance for child protection in Scotland, and our response to the results.

Restitution Orders came into force on 10 February 2021. These Orders are a new financial penalty available to the courts for those convicted of assault on police, under section 90 of the Police and Fire Reform Act 2012. Monies received will provide support services for victims of police assault.

Vital backing to help with COVID recovery.

This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during June 2021.

This report provides an analysis of responses to the Scottish Government’s (SG) consultation on “widening the scope of the current victim statement scheme” which ran from 1 September 2019 until 29 November 2019.

Criminals pay towards helping victims.

Move to improve transparency and understanding for victims.

£250,000 funding for trauma specialist.

Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for implementation of Restitution Orders. There are no impacts on the protected characteristics as a result of implementation of Restitution Orders.

Views sought on extending the age range of young people referred.

Additional funding for vital specialist services during COVID-19 outbreak.

New campaign highlights that help is still available.

Justice Secretary: “You are not alone.”

Justice Secretary announces £100,000 ‘victims fund’ to help those in need.

Appropriate Adult services to be standardised across Scotland.

Analysis of responses to our public consultation which sought views on how multi-agency risk assessment and working for victims of domestic abuse could best be improved.

Bill will support improvements to service delivery.

More involvement for victims.

Two-thirds of victims experienced stalking via text and online.

Advice how to recognise and help victims of human trafficking and exploitation.

Violent crime much lower than a decade ago, despite more reports last year.

The National Accommodation Strategy for Sex Offenders (NASSO) forms part of the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and sets out how housing contributes to those arrangements.

Victims to benefit from new charge on criminals.

Consultation on the proposed changes to the current victim statement scheme.

Giving more victims a voice in court to explain how crime has affected them.

Analysis of responses to our consultation on legislation to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault.

The Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland's review of the investigation and prosecution of sheriff solemn cases.

£300,000 to drive delivery of consistent services by 2023.

Expansion of electronic monitoring and disclosure improvements.

Information on crimes of attempted murder and serious assault recorded by the police in 2008 to 2009 and 2017 to 2018.

Milestone to improve the experiences of child witnesses.

Amendment proposed for Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Bill.

Account of progress in Scotland in giving effect to the UN Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, in advance of a review of the UK by the UN Committee Against Torture in May 2019.

Update on work by our statisticians and Police Scotland to review the availability of information on hate crime.

We are seeking your views on proposals to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault.

Our update on progress in implementing UN Human Rights Council recommendations in five thematic areas following the third Universal Periodic Review of human rights in the UK in May 2017.

A consultation to improve multi-agency risk assessment centres for victims of domestic abuse in Scotland.

Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.

Analysis of responses to our public consultation on establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland.

If you are a victim of crime you have a number of rights. Victims' Code sets out these rights, how you can exercise them and the relevant authorities to contact should you need further help and advice.

We are seeking views on the clinical pathways and guidance for healthcare professionals working to support adults who present having experienced rape or sexual assault.

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.

This toolkit provides resources to enable survivor support organisations become more sustainable.

A report summarising the approach, methodology, findings and recommendations of the options appraisal exercise carried out in June 2018 as part of the Chief Medical Officer's Taskforce to Improve Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault.

Child rights and wellbeing assessment of proposed legislation to strengthen the rights of victims and witnesses.

New toolkit to address gender-based violence in universities and colleges.

£2.8 million to rehabilitate offenders.

Consultation on establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland.

More than £3 million over three years to improve support.

Matheson announces £1.7m to extend advocacy service after successful pilot.

£2.25 million to implement new forensic medical examination standards.

Summary of September 2017 event focusing on information and support for victims and witnesses of crime.

Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.

Funding to expand services in Orkney and Shetland.