Victims and witnesses

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.