Statistical data related to convictions of various offences against children: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Information requested
You asked for:
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Number of convictions for “taking, distribution, and possession etc. of indecent photos of children” each year over the past five years; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence;
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Number of convictions for “communicating indecently with a child” – under section 24 of the Sexual Offences Act 2009, children aged under 13 years old and under section 34, children aged 13 to 15 years old; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence;
Response
The answer to your request is provided in the attached excel tables.
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Contact
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Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000
The Scottish Government
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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