Scottish Government

Law, Order and Public Safety

Wednesday 27/03/2002

Bill seeks to fight fear of crime [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Criminal Justice Bill includes wide range of measures, including child protection.

Court advice project to continue [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Edinburgh Sheriff Court initiative to receive funding for another three years.

Extra funding for port security [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Fife constabulary given extra finances to police new superfast ferries at Rosyth port.

Monday 25/03/2002

More police for the streets [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Extra funding for front-line policing in central Scotland.

Sunday 24/03/2002

Know the Score TV campaign begins [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Adverts aimed at informing young people about the dangers of drugs misuse.

Friday 22/03/2002

Rape law clarified by High Court judges [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Absence of consent, not use of force, to be the legal focus in rape cases.

Thursday 21/03/2002

Proposals for reform of prison estate [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Two prisons to close and three new prisons to be built and run by private sector.

Wednesday 20/03/2002

Victims to be given formal voice [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Pilot Victims’ Statements Scheme to proceed as part of the Criminal Justice Bill.

Tuesday 19/03/2002

New drugs strategy set out [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Balance between enforcement and education as Executive seeks to empower public.

Friday 15/03/2002

Funding for best community safety projects [Law, Order and Public Safety]

£800,000 of funding to build on projects which promote public safety in the community.

Thursday 14/03/2002

Lockerbie appeal dismissed [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Libyan convicted of 1988 Lockerbie bombing loses appeal at court in Holland.

Wednesday 13/03/2002

Greater access to justice for those in need [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Minister announces changes to legal aid eligibility.

Thursday 07/03/2002

Asset seizures pay for fight against drugs [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Executive agreement with HM Treasury to retain half of criminal proceeds for fight against drugs.

Views sought on future of summary justice [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Launch of first stage consultation on the future of summary criminal justice in Scotland.

Wednesday 06/03/2002

Greater protection for rape victims [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Completion of final stage of the Sexual Offences Bill will give greater protection to victims.

Tuesday 05/03/2002

Cheaper access to information [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Freedom of Information Bill to establish for the first time a public right to access information.

Date for Lockerbie appeal verdict [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Five judges say they will announce their verdict on the case on Thursday, March 14.

Monday 04/03/2002

Improved facilities for female firefighters [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister announces the projects to benefit from a £7 million funding boost.

Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Queen has approved the appointment of Mrs Isobel Brydie MBE as Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian.

Major shake-up for criminal justice system [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Modernisation process begins for Crown Office and procurator fiscal service.