Scottish Government

The week in review

Welcome to our week in review. This week, young people are front-and-centre of the news, inspiring peers and taking on new challenges thanks to Cashback for Communities.

No knives better lives – a visit to Braeview Academy in Dundee

Youth volunteers from Police Scotland met with S1 and S2 pupils and the...Read More »

The week in review

Welcome to this week’s round-up. Another busy seven days included a historic day for accessing civil justice, new fire appliances launched in the North East and an update on police numbers.

Wider access to civil justice

Civil justice will be more affordable, predictable and accessible following the unanimous passing of the Read More »

The week in review

This week’s round-up includes the launch of new guidance to tackle gender-based violence on campus, CashBack funding for creative and cultural projects, launch of the consultation on Scotland’s disclosure regime, water safety awareness and a new family centre at HMP Shotts.

Tackling sexual violence and harassment on campus

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The week in review

Welcome back to our week in review – we hope you enjoyed Easter.

This week, Ministers announced plans to extend an innovative community sentence project tackling domestic abuse, greater support for victims of crime, including families of murder victims, and support for an innovative outdoor learning residential and urban community-based project....Read More »

Reflections on police and fire reform

Key figures look back on the police and fire reform journey and its positive impact on community safety in Scotland – from tackling domestic abuse and counter-terrorism to protecting vulnerable individuals.