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Law Commission to consider provocation, self-defence and necessity defences
Tuesday, February 22, 2005

“Reformers to examine self-defence laws in Scotland” Scotsman
“Self-defence under scrutiny” Times

Press release
Scottish Law Commission announces seventh programe of law reform

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 11:49 am
Criminal justice reform
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Anti-vandalism campaign launched by First Minister

“Public again urged to shop vandals” Courier
“Anti-social behaviour battle is stepped up” Evening Times
“Communities urged to demand councils tackle troublemakers” Herald
“Public to help anti-social blitz” BBC

Press release
“Antisocial behaviour campaign” Scot. Exec.

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 11:42 am
Crime Prevention
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Solicitor-General discusses reform of sexual assault response

Update
“Crisis talks on fall in rape convictions ” Evening News
“Prosecutors at rape summit” Evening Times
“Controversial rape statistics spark call for change in the law ” Scotsman
“Shocking figures on rape ” Scotsman
“Top lawyers meet to compare notes ” Grampian TV
“Solicitor General discusses rape cases with English counterpart” Scottish TV
Following posted on 21.2.05
“Top lawyers will discuss specialist rape crisis centres” Herald
“Summit focuses on rape response ” BBC
“End court trauma for rape victims” Daily Record

Press release
“Prosecuting rape and sexual offences” Scot. Exec.

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 10:49 am
Courts Procurators Fiscal Gender and crime Rape
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Bus crime prevention initiatives

“Cop helps cut vandal crime rate” Evening Times 8.3.05
“Crackdown on bus thugs is just the ticket ” Evening News 2.3.05
“Crimestopper success makes bus yobs pay” Evening News
“Joint effort to reduce acts of vandalism on buses” Press and Journal
“Vandals get the picture on bus crime” Press and Journal

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 9:32 am
Crime Prevention
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Dialogue attempted to solve ‘Bouley Basher’ problem

“‘Bouley Basher’ invited to talks” Press and Journal 25.2.05
“Peace on agenda at meeting” Evening Express
“Drivers want to thrash out Bouley Basher probem with residents” Press and Journal

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 9:29 am
Antisocial Behaviour Crime Prevention Community initiatives Legislation Police
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Comment on the pointlessness of a custodial sentence

“Jail term for loving mum just criminal” Evening News

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 9:09 am
Sentencing Prison sentences
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High rates of sick leave among front line staff at HMP Craiginches

Update
“‘Stress, bullying and exhaustion are main causes of jail sick rate’” Evening Express
Following posted on 15.2.05
“Jail staff sick rate rockets” Evening Express

Posted by MM on Tue 22nd Feb 2005 at 9:08 am
Prisons and prisoners
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Justice 1 Committee Inquiry into the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation in Prisons published
Monday, February 21, 2005

“‘Don’t cut jail rehab spending’” BBC

Comment: An alterative headline to this story might be ‘Scottish media ignores publication of important report by Parliamentary committee on day when there is a story about sexual assault’. OU D315 students and all undergraduate criminologists take note. MM.

Posted by MM on Mon 21st Feb 2005 at 11:59 am
Criminal justice reform Criminal Justice Social Work Prisons and prisoners Sentencing Prison sentences
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Gambling Bill may be deferred until after election

“Controversial Gambling Bill to be dropped, ministers warn” Independent
“Strong opposition expected to gambling changes” Herald
“Casino Bill opponents cannot call our bluff, say ministers” Times
“Jowell is determined gambling bill will become law, say officials” Financial Times
“A harmless flutter or evil recipe for grief?” Evening Express
“Odds in favour of go-ahead for super-casino” Herald

Posted by MM on Mon 21st Feb 2005 at 11:33 am
Gambling
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Launch of ‘Standing up to Antisocial Behaviour Awards” (and side-show)

Update
“Punch drunk on boredom” Scotland on Sunday
“Buckie chiefs challenged” Sunday Mail
“Scotland’s real shame: the neds who blight all our lives” Times
Following posted on 21.2.05
“Cash rewards for tackling anti-social behaviour ” Scottish TV
“If you see a ned, let me know” Daily Record
“Buckfast yobs give Jamieson hard time” Evening Times
“Jamieson heckled by teen tipplers ” Scotsman
“Too quick to pass the buck on issue of binge-drinking ” Scotsman
“Minister is abused by yobs” Evening Express
“The minister, the ned and the gaping void ” Scotsman
“Booze is all I’ve got” Daily Record 18.2.05.
“Local adults backing him” Daily Record
“‘No excuse’ for lout behaviour” Daily Record

Press release
“Standing up to Antisocial Behaviour Awards 2005” Scot. Exec.
“Standing Up to Antisocial Behaviour Awards Scheme launched today. Win up to £5,000” Standing Up to Antisocial Behaviour

Also
CjScotland 14.2.05: Ministers in trouble over alcohol remarks as abuse continues

Posted by MM on Mon 21st Feb 2005 at 9:54 am
Antisocial Behaviour Drugs and alcohol Legislation Young People
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