Analysis: Hard slog to bring down Scotland's stagnant violent crime levels
At first look, a 21% increase in violent crime convictions is pretty staggering - especially for a country that has received worldwide praise for its efforts to tackle such crimes. However, it is important to remember that figures in the Criminal Proceedings Scotland publication, released yesterday, relate to the number of people convicted of crime, not the crimes themselves. And, as Will Linden, deputy director of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit points out, the corresponding crime figures - while showing a small rise - do not indicate a comparable jump. But that does not mean th...
Source: heraldscotland.com