Building a New Scotland
A series of papers, titled ‘Building a New Scotland’, together form a prospectus for an independent Scotland
Public safety and emergencies
Policies
Featured
Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation
Sets out the priorities for Scotland’s economy as well as the actions needed to maximise the opportunities of the next decade to achieve our vision of a wellbeing economy.
Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law
The law on fire alarms has changed which means all Scottish homes will need to have interlinked alarms. Guidance on what you need to know.
Publications
Consultations
Police complaints, investigations and misconduct - legislation proposals: consultation analysis
30 November 2022
Police complaints, investigations and misconduct - legislation proposals: consultation analysis summary
30 November 2022
Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001 changes: consultation
22 July 2022
Statistics and research
Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: November 2022 edition
24 November 2022
Short Life Working Group on Facilitating Peaceful Assemblies: report
02 November 2022
Justice Analytical Services - safer communities and justice statistics monthly data report: October 2022 edition
27 October 2022
News
Victim Surcharge Fund
More help for victims as criminals pay towards costs.
Flood recovery underway
Impact of heavy rainfall across the country.
Acts of heroism recognised by First Minister
Sixteen people receive a Brave@Heart Award.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Keith Brown MSP
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Elena Whitham MSP
Directorates
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