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Scottish Government
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Meet the new Scottish Cabinet ⬇️ ℹ️ Those joining the Cabinet will be formally appointed by the First Minister on the agreement of @ScotParl and approval by His Majesty The King. Find out more at
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On Firefighters’ Memorial Day, Victims and Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown remembers the fallen and pays tribute to Scotland’s dedicated firefighters.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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⚠️ An EXTREME wildfire warning has been issued for North-West Scotland on Friday, 3 May.⚠️ Visitors and those living within this area should be extra cautious and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame outdoors. More information ➡️
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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We are seeking the views of communities across Scotland as we consider changes to our emergency service. 🚒 As a service we must be ready for the challenges of Scotland’s future while addressing issues across our ageing estate. Help us to shape #FireScotFuture 👇
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The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill proposes the creation of a new national Sexual Offences Court. Justice Secretary @AConstance23 highlighted the importance of taking ambitious action to ensure victims and survivors have meaningful access to justice.
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Scottish Government
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An independent Scotland would: 🔵play a positive role in justice issues across borders 🔵apply to re-join the EU, giving our police tools to pursue criminals across borders, ensuring victims get justice and criminal networks are combatted ℹ️
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Justice Secretary @AConstance23 met with New Zealand's Justice Minister @PaulGoldsmithMP in Edinburgh. They discussed the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill, and other areas of shared interest such as the balance between the use of custody and justice in the community.
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Community Safety Minister @SiobhianAyr met partners at @StirlingCE to hear from young people about how the project has supported them. @scotgov has invested £200,000 funding this year so they can continue to prevent young people from crime and into education, training or work.
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At @ScotParl Justice Secretary @AConstance23 highlighted why the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill seeks to abolish the not proven verdict as backed by @SP_Justice and supported by victims and their families.
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ScotGov Education
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Yesterday, Minister for Keeping the Promise @NatalieDon_ led the debate at @ScotParl on the Children (Care and Justice) Bill. Now passed, the Bill will help Scotland take a big step forward in embedding #UNCRC principles and Keeping the Promise.
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ScotGov Education
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The Scottish Parliament has voted to pass the Children (Care and Justice) Bill. Find out more ▶️
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Scottish Government
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Our #ANewScotland paper sets out how an independent Scotland could continue to ensure a justice system that: 🔵 supports a safe and resilient Scotland 🔵 focusses on prevention and early intervention 🔵 places victims and witnesses at its centre ℹ️
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The Victims, Witnesses & Justice Reform Bill seeks to improve experiences of the justice system for sexual offences victims. Justice Secretary @AConstance23 told @Scotparl that proposed new rights for such victims would protect their privacy and ensure their voices are heard.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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⚠️ A VERY HIGH wildfire warning has been issued for south and west of Scotland ⚠️ The warning is in place on Wednesday, 24 April and Thursday, 25 April. People who live within or enters the area should be extra cautious and avoid naked flame outdoors.
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ScotGov Justice
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The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill has passed at Stage 1 @ScotParl . Justice Secretary @AConstance23 said the landmark reforms are necessary to improve how victims are treated in the justice system ⬇️
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ScotGov Justice
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The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill will be transformative in improving the experience of victims and witnesses in the justice system. Ahead of the Bill’s Stage 1 debate, Justice Secretary @AConstance23 was clear about the need for reforms ⬇️
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Victim Support Scotland
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We've received £500,000 from the Scottish Government for new remote evidence suites. In a visit to our offices in Glasgow, Justice Secretary Angela Constance underscored the importance of prioritising victims and witnesses within the justice system.
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More child & vulnerable adult witnesses of crime will get special support to give evidence following £2m of @scotgov funding. Justice Secretary @AConstance23 also announced £0.5m for @VSScotland to develop remote evidence suites for victims & witnesses.
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