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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Humza Yousaf MSP, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, on the way to First Minister s Questions in the Scottish Parliament, on February 20, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ken Jack/Getty Images). Thousands of pounds in extra funding for victims of crime has been announced by the Scottish Government. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said that £137,000 will be made available in one-off grants to support people and improve the public’s understanding of crimes such as stalking and trafficking. Six organisations are to be given a share of the cash, not only to work with victims and offer training for staff, but also to help provide public messaging about crime.
In this article, we have published a pitch from each of the contenders. They are: Jonny Adamson (Scottish Liberal Democrats); Mary Douglas (independent); Jenny Linehan (Scottish Conservatives); Michael Needham (Scottish Green Party); John Paton Day (SNP); Scott Redpath (Scottish Labour); and Karen Wilks (independent). On polling day, voters will be asked to rank the candidates from 1 to 7 in order of preference. Anyone who lives in the ward - and is registered to vote - can cast a vote. Melrose, Tweedbank, Earlston and Lauder are among the places within the ward. The pitches below originally appeared in the print edition of the
Capelrig House A ‘HEALING house’ for child victims and witnesses of crimes can open in East Renfrewshire. Councillors have agreed to rent Capelrig House, in Newton Mearns, to charity Children 1st for 25 years at a minimal rent. In a UK-first, the charity will provide a place for children to recover from traumatic experiences and give statements to specially-trained staff. Medical care will also be provided at the centre of excellence. Council leader Tony Buchanan said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to support this pioneering project. “It will benefit children right across the West of Scotland and take a new approach to supporting child victims of crime.