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Official channel for Scottish Government news on Justice and Home Affairs.
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14 Brave@Heart awards have been presented by First Minister @JohnSwinney to emergency service workers and members of the public. The Brave@Heart awards celebrate acts of extreme bravery and courage and are decided each year by a dedicated panel. More➡️ https://t.co/ra4yd8JfwC
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The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) is an important tool that aims to prevent people from experiencing domestic abuse. For more information about DSDAS ➡ https://t.co/hyGuj0lNOR Click here to access the DSDAS form ➡ https://t.co/UIqd8olKCA
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Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown visited Shettleston Boxing Club during Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. Sport brings communities together - and the club’s inclusive activities are helping young people to make positive choices. #SheCanSheWill @ActiveScotGov
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A Bill to help prevent domestic abuse-related homicides & suicides has been passed by @ScotParl. The Criminal Justice Modernisation & Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews Bill will introduce a review process when such deaths occur so lessons are learned. https://t.co/oYVmP79yaq
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What should parole achieve? Public protection is paramount, but how should rehabilitation, victim support and other factors be balanced? Tell us your thoughts: https://t.co/PL6UJ6gZWD
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Are you worried about how you or someone you know is being treated by their partner? If so, you can make a request to the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS). For more information ➡️ https://t.co/LaG5XULxEa The DSDAS form ➡️ https://t.co/AxFuFtQOzm
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An amber wind warning remains in place until 9 pm across parts of northern Scotland. Thereafter, a lower impact yellow warning remains in place until midday on Sunday. Continue to stay vigilant and take care if you are venturing outside and avoid unnecessary travel ⚠️
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⚠️ #StormAmy - high winds, heavy rain and disruption expected 🟠 Amber @metoffice warning for wind for large parts of north and west of Scotland from 5pm Friday 🟡 Yellow warnings also issued 🚔 #PlanAhead and follow @PoliceScotland advice Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2aPOjBi91K
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⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Strong, damaging winds due to #StormAmy across parts of northern and western Scotland Friday 1700 – Saturday 0900 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfS950 Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Warnings for rain for parts of Scotland are in place ahead of #StormAmy on Friday. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding: https://t.co/xIuM2bOD3j Follow our partners @SEPAFlood for more advice in your area. #WeatherReady
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When there is a rain warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in heavy rain.
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Justice Secretary @AConstance23 attended the National Police Memorial Day in Coventry, honouring the bravery and dedication of officers in Scotland and across the UK who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty #NPMD25 Photo of Justice Secretary: West Midlands Police
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Today marks ten years the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) launched. The scheme provides a formal way of sharing information about a partner's abusive past, with a potential victim. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/OhvClqPPyT DSDAS form ➡️ https://t.co/g8fH5otJkT
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The CashBack for Communities Impact Report 2024/25 was published today. @CashBackScot is funded from the seized assets of criminals and has provided £6.2 million to support over 15,000 young people across Scotland during 2024-25. https://t.co/f04mTluuow
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Report highlights impact of programme.
Our Impact Report 2024–2025 is now live! This year, CashBack for Communities supported over supported over 15,000 young people, delivered £6.2 million in funding, and worked with 29 partners to create real change across Scotland. 📘 Read the full report: https://t.co/XPKGRsFlk3
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⚠️ An EXTREME wildfire warning has been issued for the whole of Scotland for Friday, 26 September. There is also a VERY HIGH warning in place for all of Scotland from tomorrow, Wednesday, 24 September until Thursday, 25 September. More information ➡️ https://t.co/yihj6cCbfH
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On #HiddenHeroesDay Justice Secretary @AConstance23 thanked staff for their dedicated and committed work across @scottishprisons and wider justice services. Their positive impact and essential work in challenging circumstances often goes unseen.
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This week the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill was passed by @ScotParl. Justice Secretary @AConstance23 said the Bill puts victims ‘at the heart of a much more modern and fair justice system’. https://t.co/XYbrL1se8O
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Have you been affected by the parole process? Whether as a victim, person in custody, or justice professional - we want to hear your experience. Share your story: https://t.co/PL6UJ6gZWD
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The Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill, if passed by @ScotParl, will deliver transformational changes for victims of sexual offences. This includes establishing a specialist Sexual Offences Court to improve how these sensitive cases are managed. https://t.co/rj9GeydC5n
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Evidence shows Scotland’s not proven verdict is widely misunderstood by jurors and the public. If passed by @ScotParl, the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill will abolish not proven to create a clearer, fairer & transparent two-verdict system. https://t.co/UsWxohVHbG
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