| Description | Report on the implementation of mandatory Supervised Attendance Orders as set out in Section 235(4) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 in Ayr Sheriff and Glasgow District Courts. |
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| ISBN | 0 7559 6396 2 |
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| Official Print Publication Date | December 2006 |
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| Website Publication Date | December 20, 2006 |
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Reid Howie Associates
Scottish Executive Social Research, 2006
ISSN 09502254
ISBN 0 7559 6396 2 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Aims
Methodology
Basis of the pilot
The implementation of the pilot
Impact of the pilot
Main suggestions for action
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Aims and objectives of the research
Methodology
Background
Disposals in Scottish Courts
The use of Supervised Attendance Orders
Receptions to prison for fine default
CHAPTER TWO IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATION OF THE PILOT
The introduction of the pilot
The operation of the pilot
The outcome of the orders
CHAPTER THREE VIEWS OF SAO AND THE PILOT
Views of the purpose of SAOs
Views of the benefits of orders
Wider concerns expressed about SAOs arising from the pilot
Future approaches to SAOs
Cost effectiveness
CHAPTER FOUR KEY FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR ACTION
Key findings
Suggestions for action
Overview
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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