The overall level of crime in Scotland and the likelihood of being a victim in 2016/17 have both fallen compared to 2008/09, according to newly published figures from Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
The Scottish Government is to introduce legislation to Parliament that will increase the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from eight to 12.
Recently published figures from Scotland’s Chief Statistician have revealed an 8% fall in the number of people proceeded against in Scotland’s criminal courts, taking the total for 2016-17 to 107,338. This is similar to the fall in the number of people convicted, down 8% to 92,334.
Glasgow Sheriff Court is to be the home of a pilot court project dedicated to dealing with people convicted on summary complaint where alcohol has significantly contributed to their offending.
A new campaign has been launched by Police Scotland that aims to reduce the incidence of rape and other sexual offences.
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