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Statement on Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act
Victim Support Scotland has issued a statement on the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act - the remainder of the bail reforms in Part 1 of the…
Statement on Programme for Government 2025/26
Victim Support Scotland have released a statement on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2025/26.
Kate Wallace, Chief Executive of Victim…
Helena’s* Story – Victims’ Awareness Week
*Name has been changed to protect identity
Content warning: This blog contains references to the impact of hate crime, terminal illness and grief.
When…
The Taylor* Family’s Story – Victims’ Awareness Week
This Victims’ Awareness Week, we are asking people to Listen. Act. Hope. – to create a better future for people who have been impacted by crime. As part…
Victim Support Scotland response to report from Antisocial Behaviour Independent Working Group
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) welcomes the recommendations and actions of the Report from the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour.
Victim Support Scotland responds to findings of consultation on Media Reporting on Child Homicide Victims
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) has responded to the Scottish Government’s findings of the consultation on Media Reporting on Child Homicide Victims.
The…
We’re here – support over the festive period
We know that the festive period can be difficult for people impacted by crime - that's why we'll remain open right through Christmas and New Year.
A Victim-Centred Approach to Justice in Scotland: Scoping and Modelling Project
This project, commissioned by Victim Support Scotland, sought to explore how a more victim-centred approach could be realised in Scotland's criminal justice…
Concern over impact of new early prisoner release bill as Scotland’s crime stats revealed
Victim Support Scotland has expressed concerns about the impact of the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill, which was passed by MSPs yesterday, in…
Victim Support Scotland voices concerns about Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
Victim Support Scotland has voiced concerns about the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill.
Media Reporting on Child Homicide – Victim Support Scotland Consultation Response
Victim Support Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on Media Reporting on Child Homicide.
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