The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill seeks to modernise, consolidate and extend Scotland’s existing hate crime law – ensuring it is fit for modern Scotland.
Current hate crime legislation has evolved over time in a fragmented manner.
By providing greater clarity, transparency and consistency the new Bill –...Read More »
Minister for Community Safety Ash Denham
The Scottish Government recognises the important role played by legal aid providers in supporting their clients and our justice system. I also recognise that those offering legally aided services now face a time of unprecedented uncertainty, and require our support. I am keen to find ways to support cash flow...Read More »
Letter from Minister for Community Safety Ash Denham to Legal Profession
The Scottish Government recognises the important role played by legal aid providers in supporting their clients and our justice system. I also recognise that those offering legally aided services now face a time of unprecedented uncertainty, and require our support. I am keen to find ways to support cash flow...Read More »
Justice Secretary comments on domestic abuse figures
Police dealt with just over 60,000 incidents in 2018-19
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has responded to official statistics showing police recorded 60,641 incidents of domestic abuse in 2018-19 – a 2% rise on the previous year.
Levels of domestic abuse recorded by police in Scotland have remained relatively stable since 2011-12, with...Read More »
Justice Secretary comments on domestic abuse figures
Police dealt with just over 60,000 incidents in 2018-19
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has responded to official statistics showing police recorded 60,641 incidents of domestic abuse in 2018-19 – a 2% rise on the previous year.
Levels of domestic abuse recorded by police in Scotland have remained relatively stable since 2011-12, with...Read More »