Dec 7, 2021Victim Surcharge Fund reopens for Applications The SNP Government’s fund which uses cash taken from criminals to pay for practical help to victims of crime has opened for a new round...
Oct 26, 2021Last year Scotland had its Lowest Number of Homicides on RecordThe number of homicide cases recorded by the police in Scotland decreased by 15% (or ten cases) from 65 in 2019/20 to 55 in 2020/21; the...
Oct 7, 2021New £30 million Victim Support Fund Open for Applications A new streamlined fund worth at least £30 million over the next three years is being launched to better help victims of crime across...
Jul 24, 2019Support for Families Bereaved by CrimeA new and innovative free service for families bereaved by crime in Scotland has been officially launched today by the Cabinet Secretary...
May 18, 2019Vulnerable Witnesses Bill PassedLegislation to ensure more child witnesses are able to pre-record evidence ahead of jury trials was passed unanimously by the Scottish...