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To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-8361 by Cathy Jamieson on 18 June 2004, how many of the recorded rape cases were prosecuted in each police force area and, of these, in how many cases the outcome was (a) a successful prosecution, (b) not proven and (c) not guilty, in (i) 1999-00, (ii) 2000-01, (iii) 2001-02, (iv) 2002-03 and when similar figures for 2003-04 will be available.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP) (WQ 19.7.04)
Posted by MM on Thu 29th Jul 2004 at 8:33 amTo ask the Scottish Executive how many children under 16 were held in adult prisons in each of the last three years and for how long they were held.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP) (WQ 19.7.04)
Posted by MM on Thu 29th Jul 2004 at 8:31 amTo ask the Scottish Executive how many crimes of indecency were reported in each of the last five years, broken down by police force area and, of these, how many were successfully prosecuted in each year.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP) (WQ 19.7.04)
Posted by MM on Thu 29th Jul 2004 at 8:29 amTo ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-8940 by Cathy Jamieson on 23 June 2004, whether it will provide a breakdown of drug offences that were (a) solved by the police, (b) prosecuted and (c) convicted in (i) 1999-00, (ii) 2000-01, (iii) 2001-02, (iv) 2002-03 and (v) 2003-04.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP) (WQ 19.7.04)
Posted by MM on Thu 29th Jul 2004 at 8:25 am“Addicts offered help as alternative to jail: Police forces are planning to tackle Scotland’s hard-core drugs misuse with a rehabilitation scheme as an alternative to imprisonment . . .“Herald
“It is vital to cut repeat crimes: [. . .] What happens if the addicts who commit the crimes are offered an alternative to a custodial sentence that gives them the chance to put their lives on a stable, law-abiding footing? . . .“Herald Editorial.
See also
Lancashire crime-cutting success wins international prize
re:duce re:habilitate re:form. Consultation on reducing re-offending in Scotland.
“Scots least happy people in Britain: [. . .] The report found that, despite relatively high incomes and relatively low levels of crime, Scots were the most unhappy residents in the UK . . .“Herald
“Scots most worried in UK about crime” Scottish TV
“Unhealthy Scots still see no reason to be happy” Times
See also
The Scots may be brave but they are neither healthy nor happy.
“Hotline ‘will not deliver instant results’: An antisocial behaviour hotline is to be launched by the Scottish Executive amid fears that flagship legislation to combat delinquency is widely misunderstood by the public. The Anti-Social Behaviour Bill is expected to receive Royal assent this week, but senior police officers have warned of a gulf between public perception of the new laws and what they will actually deliver. . .” Scotsman
Press release
“Antisocial Behaviour Act” Scot.Exec.
“Cops launch bid to crack down on illegal gun crime: [. . .] Strathclyde Police has set up a special task force which will pull together information on the illegal possession and use of firearms . . .“Evening Times 26.7.04.
Press release
Force Targets Firearms.
“The rules of evidence must change to ensure child killers are convicted: [. . .] However strongly or otherwise you feel about civil liberties, nowhere is the case for reform of the rules of evidence stronger than in child killings . . .” Scotsman
Posted by MM on Tue 27th Jul 2004 at 6:18 am“John Reid could face prosecution under corporate killing law: The Government has delayed plans to bring in a law allowing companies involved in fatal accidents to be prosecuted after warnings that ministers could be held personally liable for deaths . . .” Independent 26.7.04.
Posted by MM on Tue 27th Jul 2004 at 6:14 am