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Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts statistics 2008–09: misleading media analysis

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Update

“Convictions for knife crime rocket by 21%” Scotsman
“Shock as knife crime soars by two thirds in a decade” Daily Record
“Weapons convictions soaring” Evening News

Following posted on 10.3.10

“Jail terms for those who commit knife crimes rises 21%” BBC
“SNP’s prison plans would have let more than 12,000 criminals avoid jail last year – including knife attackers and attempted murderers” Daily Record
“Opposition pour scorn on latest crime statistics” Herald
“Mike Nellis: Fines and community payback may prove more effective sanctions” Scotsman
“Fifty offenders jailed every day by Scottish courts” Scotsman
“Scots sentences get longer as more people are sent to jail” STV
“Kenny’s knife yob jail boast doesn’t cut it” Scottish Sun
“One in five crimes committed on bail” Telegraph

Press release

“Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2008–09” Scot.Gov.
“Courts sending clear message on knife possession” Scot.Gov.

See also

Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2008–09

Posted by MM on Tue 16th Mar 2010 at 7:08 am
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