Crime down on Britain’s railways
The long term downward trend in crime on Britain’s rail systems has continued with a 9.1% fall in notifiable crime in 2011/12, the eighth successive year crime has gone down. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New prosecution policy on transmission of sexually transmitted infections
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has issued guidance on the intentional or reckless sexual transmission of, or exposure to, sexually transmitted infections. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New prosecution ‘networks’
Three senior procurators fiscal have been appointed to lead new prosecution ‘networks’ covering local Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) offices across Scotland. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey on drug use
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has published the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2010/11: Drug Use report. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Special committee to probe organised crime in the EU
A special parliamentary committee on organised crime, corruption and money laundering has been created by Parliament. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Cracking down on criminal profits
The European Commission has proposed new rules for more effective and widespread confiscation of funds and other property acquired through crime. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Smartphone use more dangerous than drink driving
Using smartphones for social networking while driving is more dangerous than drink driving or being high on cannabis behind the wheel, according to research published by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Dedicated domestic abuse court in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government has announced that a specialist court dedicated to domestic abuse has opened in Edinburgh to provide further support for victims of domestic abuse and bring offenders to court quickly. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Stronger CPS cases in hate crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is prosecuting more hate crimes, more successfully and with more defendants pleading guilty than ever before. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Anti-knife crime initiative extends to west Edinburgh
A hard-hitting knife crime campaign which has proven highly successful in educating young people about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife is to be rolled out in West Edinburgh. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
