Victim-centred justice system is essential in today's Scotland
Experiencing crime – whether as a victim, a witness, or a family member of someone affected – is traumatic. However, what happens next is often…
Source: heraldscotland.com
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New justice scandal as victims of crime face average wait of a YEAR for cases to get to court
Victims of serious crimes including sex attacks are being forced to wait for a year for their cases to go to court due to spiralling delays.
United Kingdom Sandy Brindley Russell Findlay Tribunal Service Procurator Fiscal Service Crown Office
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Lynn Burns appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Lynn Burns has been appointed by the Scottish government as the new victims expert member of the Scottish Sentencing Council. Ms Burns has been involved with a number of victims’ groups and organisations following the murder of her son, Sam, in 2013.
South Ayrshire United Kingdom Lady Dorrian Tylynn Burns Scottish Sentencing Council Scottish Sentencing
Source: scottishlegal.com
Here's why we must put victims and witnesses at the heart of our justice system — Scottish National Party
Our Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill is a landmark piece of legislation, designed to radically improve the experience of people seeking justice - particularly women and girls.
United Kingdom Lady Dorrian Humza Yousaf Humzayousaf Scottish Parliament Home Affairs Cabinet Secretary
Source: snp.org
First Minister accused of hypocrisy over automatic early release of prisoners
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of hypocrisy after she refused to rule out the automatic early release of prisoners, despite previously promising…
United Kingdom Jamie Greene Douglas Ross Rape Crisis National Advocacy Crown Office Shadow Justice Secretary Jamie Greene
Source: heraldscotland.com