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, other stakeholders, and through various committees and consultations concerning legislation and scrutiny.

Date submittedTopic of consultationSource

August 2026

 Improving protections in the justice system for women and girls Scottish Government
August 2026 Prison population and penal reform – working towards a sustainable prison population Scottish Government
August 2026

Sentencing Domestic Abuse Offences

 Scottish Sentencing Council
August 2026National Strategy for Community Justice: review consultationScottish Government
June 2026Adult victims of human trafficking and exploitation: guidance on supportScottish Government
April 2026The future of secure care and the single point of contact (SPOC) for victims in the Children's Hearings System Scottish Government
February 2026 Consultation on change to release point for short-term prisoners Scottish Government
February 2026 Undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews in Scotland: Draft Statutory Guidance Scottish Government