Police Scotland ‘inappropriately recorded’ allegations against officers
Police Scotland bosses have been accused of having “inappropriately recorded” allegations made against officers.
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Rape allegation recorded as ‘incivility’ by police, MSPs told
Police Scotland bosses have been accused of having “inappropriately recorded” allegations made by the public, MSPs were told, including a rape claim that was recorded as an “incivility”.
Rape allegation against police officer recorded as ‘incivility’, MSPs told
An allegation of rape against a police officer was “inappropriately recorded” as an “incivility” instead of a crime, MSPs were told.
New £950,000 centre for pre-recording evidence from child witnesses
Plans have been announced for a new £950,000 centre to enable children and vulnerable adults to give evidence without attending court.
Electronic tagging curbs for violent and knife crime convicts following murder
Offenders convicted of crimes involving violence or knives will generally no longer be able to serve part of their sentence at home on an electronic tag curfew.
Statement on electronic tagging to be made in Holyrood
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf will make a statement to MSPs on the use of electronic tagging to monitor offenders in the community.
Crown Office set for highest ever staff numbers
Scotland’s prosecution service will have its highest level of staff ever if a £3.6 million funding boost brings in expected numbers of recruits, MSPs have heard.
‘Second chancers’ campaign aims to change views on justice system
A new campaign has been launched in a bid to boost awareness of how non-custodial sentences can help reduce crime.
£1.4bn fraud trader Kweku Adoboli bailed pending deportation decision
Former City trader Kweku Adoboli, who gambled away £1.4 billion in the UK’s biggest banking fraud, has been bailed from detention pending a decision over his deportation.
Prison remand system costing £55m each year, MSPs told
Remanding alleged criminals in custody before trial is costing £55 million a year, MSPs have heard.