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“New ‘specialist’ prosecutors aim to improve conviction rates” [. . .] Scotland’s prosecution service is developing dedicated procurators-fiscal to work with agencies such as the Scottish SPCA, the Coastguard and the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency . . .“Herald
Posted by MM on Mon 26th Jul 2004 at 7:23 am“Straw to back Death Row appeal: Jack Straw is preparing to intervene in a move that could help save condemned Scot Kenny Richey from execution in America . . .” Scotland on Sunday
“Straw to back Richey appeal” Evening News 26.7.04.
“We can’t stop this violence ourselves: A top police officer today said urgent action was needed to curb drink-related violence in Aberdeen [. . .] “Alcohol abuse has a significant impact on violence in the city centre, not only in relation to assaults but also with regard to aggressive conduct, anti-social behaviour and the vulnerability of potential victims [. . .] There is a long-standing culture of alcohol abuse in this country which cannot be changed overnight, and the police alone cannot hope to bring about that change . . .“Evening Express
“Aberdeen Police call for licensing changes” Scottish TV
“Dundee’s prostitution intolerance : Police in Dundee are adopting a zero tolerance approach to tackling prostitution in the city . . .“Scottish TV
Posted by MM on Mon 26th Jul 2004 at 7:10 am“Fraud soaring in Scotland ” Scottish TV
“Scottish Fraud on the rise” Daily Record
“Half-yearly fraud figures soar” BBC
“Fraud figures in Scotland soaring” Scottish TV
“Scotland bucks trend with rise in fraud” Evening Times 26.7.04.
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“Madness: Outrage as gang boss Ferris guards our courts: [. . .] A security firm led by the career criminal, who has a string of convictions, was paid taxpayers’ money to protect a sheriff court . . .” Sunday Mail
Posted by MM on Mon 26th Jul 2004 at 6:49 am“Scots drivers most tolerant of speed cameras: Motorists in Scotland are the least hostile in Britain to speed cameras and the most supportive of tougher penalties for those caught by them, according to new research . . .” Scotsman
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To ask the Scottish Executive how many drug offences were committed in each of the last five years, broken down by sheriff court district
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP): (WQ 12.7.04)
Posted by MM on Fri 23rd Jul 2004 at 11:39 amTo ask the Scottish Executive how many criminal cases were called for trial in each of the last three years and how many cases were adjourned, broken down by sheriff court district.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP): (WQ 15.7.04)
Posted by MM on Fri 23rd Jul 2004 at 11:37 amTo ask the Scottish Executive how many police officers there were per 1000 of the population in each of the last five years, broken down by police force area.
To ask the Scottish Executive how many police officers are expected to retire in the next (a) three and (b) five years.
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP): (WQ 13.7.04)
Posted by MM on Fri 23rd Jul 2004 at 11:29 am