Parliamentary evidence and consultation responses

As part of our advocacy work, Victim Support Scotland provides written and oral evidence about the experiences of people affected by crime. We provide this evidence to Members of the Scottish Parliament, and other stakeholders, through various committees and consultations concerning legislation and scrutiny.

22 August 2022 Police Complaints and Misconduct – consultation response Scottish Government
22 August 2022 Improving Victims Experiences of the Criminal Justice System – consultation response Scottish  Government
15 August 2022 Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services – consultation response Scottish Government
5 August 2022 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme review – consultation response Home Office
17 June 2022 Children’s Care and Justice Bill – consultation response Scottish Government
31 May 2022 Proposed Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accidents Inquiries (Scotland) Bill Scottish Conservative Party
25 May 2022 National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision consultation Scottish Government
11 March 2022 Not Proven verdict – consultation response Scottish Government
25 February 2022 Coronavirus recovery and reform – consultation response Scottish Government
17 February 2022 Bail and release from custody arrangements in Scotland – consultation response Scottish Government
19 January Independent review of complaints handling, investigations, and misconduct issues relating to policing Scottish Government