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Justice Secretary comments on domestic abuse figures

Police dealt with just over 60,000 incidents in 2018-19 Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has responded to official statistics showing police recorded 60,641 incidents of domestic abuse in 2018-19 – a 2% rise on the previous year. Levels of domestic abuse recorded by police in Scotland have remained relatively stable since 2011-12, with around 58,000 to…

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February 25, 2020 Guest ContributorScottish GovernmentScottish Government

The year in review

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf reflects on some key milestones of 2019. As 2019 draws to a close I want to express my thanks to everyone working across Scotland’s justice system – many of them through the festive holiday period – whether in law enforcement, the legal profession, prisons, social work or among community safety partners…

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December 31, 2019 Guest ContributorScottish GovernmentScottish Government

The year in review

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December 31, 2019 Guest ContributorScottish GovernmentScottish Government

Guest blog: Police Scotland Youth Volunteers helping keep communities safe

This festive season Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) in West Dunbartonshire have been working tirelessly to build strong, friendly relationships with their vulnerable neighbours, to help keep them safe and secure. The PSYV programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. John from…

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