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Extension to HMP Castle Huntly: likely to be allowed
Monday, August 30, 2004

“Call to approve extension to prison: Despite A storm of local protest about the proposed extension to Castle Huntly open prison, Perth and Kinross Council’s development control committee has been advised to allow the building . . .” Courier

Posted by MM on Mon 30th Aug 2004 at 7:15 am
Prisons and prisoners
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Road traffic offences boost recorded crime rise in Western Isles
Friday, August 27, 2004

“Major rise in crime figures ” Stornaway Gazette

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 11:18 am
Crime data Recording crime Police
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Glasgow Sheriff Court on TV

Sheriff Court”. “The cameras enter the hidden world of Glasgow Sheriff Court - Europe’s busiest court - and offer a rare glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes in our criminal justice system. It’s a remarkable insight into life in an institution at the forefront of tackling Scottish crime.” BBC Scotland

Wednesday 1st September 10:35 - 11:15 pm.

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 7:47 am
Courts Media
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Centralising police calls in Edinburgh: a consumer’s view

“Police’s local link must be restored” Evening News

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 7:42 am
Police Victims and witnesses
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Discos, clubs, sports reduce youth crime reports

Press release
“Given the Blue Light!” Fife Police

See also
Diversion projects - do they work?. Powerpoint presentation by Sgt Fergus Storrier of Tayside Police to a Drug Co-ordination Seminar June 2004 at the Scottish Police College.

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 7:32 am
Children and justice Crime Prevention Police Young People
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Substantial rise in asset recovery by drugs agency forecast

“Drugbusters on course to net £21m in crime assets” Evening News

Press release
“Drug dealers targeted” Scot. Exec.

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 7:22 am
Sentencing Asset recovery
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Controversy about Caithness fiscal post

“Former fiscal hits out” Caithness Courier 27.8.4.

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 7:16 am
Courts Procurators Fiscal
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CCTV: installation campaign in Broch; problems of upgrade in Borders

“Broch businesses call for CCTV” Press and Journal
“Council to pilot new CCTV system? [. . .] The report offers seven options for the future use of CCTV, including keeping to current levels or abandoning the use of CCTV altogether. However the preferred option is for the creation of a central, Council-run, monitoring and control facility . . .“Border Telegraph

Posted by MM on Fri 27th Aug 2004 at 6:45 am
Crime data Recording crime Crime Prevention CCTV
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Impact on crime figures of National Recording Standard and police effectiveness
Thursday, August 26, 2004

“Revealed: The true facts about crime” Herald
“Key to tackling crime: Figures should reflect, but not exaggerate, experience: [. . .] On balance, the Scottish Executive is right to introduce the standard as it should provide a more accurate reflection of the experiences of crime victims . . .“Herald Editorial
“Big effort by police ups crime figures” Evening Telegraph
“Jump in crime - but it is all in the numbers” Falkirk Today

See also
“Recorded Crimes in Scotland 2003” Scot. Exec. press release 15.6.04.

Posted by MM on Thu 26th Aug 2004 at 8:45 am
Crime data Recording crime Police
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Grampian Police opposes more alcohol licences in Aberdeen centre to halt violence

“Pub ban call to tackle violence” BBC
“Police call for Aberdeen pub ban” Grampian TV
“Police seek a halt to further drinks venues ” Scotsman
“Aberdeen police call for ban on new pubs and clubs ” Herald
“http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2004/08/26/story6267020t0.shtmNightclub bid is one bar too far for police” Press and Journal