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New video launched - why not proven needs to be abolished
VSS has launched a new video highlighting the experience of people impacted by the not proven verdict.
Unjust, unfair and confusing: Why we must abolish 'Not Proven'
Kate Wallace explains why Scotland's Not Proven verdict needs to be abolished.
How to opt out of UK Emergency Alerts
Find out how to turn off UK Emergency Alerts on your phone, and support for domestic abuse victims.
Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views
This is Victim Support Scotland's Response to the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views. Victim Support Scotland will also be directly…
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…
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