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Bill Documents
8 Nov 2023 - Bill
Bill 002 2023-24 (as introduced)
Victims and Prisoners Bill 2022-23

Found: to act as independent public advocates for victims of major incidents; about the release

Bill Documents
8 Nov 2023 - Bill
Bill 002 2023-24 (as introduced) - large print
Victims and Prisoners Bill 2022-23

Found: public advocates Functions and powers of independent public advocates 28 Functions of an independent

Select Committee
Women's Policy Group
 EOV0035 - The escalation of violence against women and girls

Written Evidence Oct. 23 2023

Inquiry: The escalation of violence against women and girls
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Women and Equalities Committee

Found: EOV0035 - The escalation of violence against women and girls Women's Policy Group Written Evidence

Scottish Government Publication (Advice and guidance)
Children and Families Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Justice Directorate
Learning Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Primary Care Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate

Aug. 31 2023

Source Page: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023
Document: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023 (PDF)

Found: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023

Scottish Government Publication (Independent report)
Justice Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Aug. 23 2023

Source Page: Women's Justice Leadership Panel: report
Document: Women’s Justice Leadership Panel - The Case for Gendered and Intersectional Approaches to Justice (PDF)

Found: Women are much more likely to experience sexual victimisation and to be victims of partner abuse,

Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Crown Prosecution Service

Aug. 17 2023

Source Page: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022
Document: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022 (PDF)

Found: of the CPS Advocate Panel to include solicitor agents, and launch of development pathways for advocates

Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Crown Prosecution Service

Aug. 17 2023

Source Page: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2019 to 2020
Document: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2019 to 2020 (PDF)

Found: external advocates, who are a key part of the prosecuting team.

Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Crown Prosecution Service

Aug. 17 2023

Source Page: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2014 to 2015
Document: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2014 to 2015 (PDF)

Found: and interact with victims and witnesses takes account of their needs, is more open and direct, and

Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Crown Prosecution Service

Aug. 17 2023

Source Page: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
Document: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014 (PDF)

Found: e-learning module to further support prosecutors in prosecuting cyber- stalking, non-cyber stalking

Select Committee
Tenth Report - Connected tech: smart or sinister?

Report Aug. 07 2023

Committee: Culture, Media and Sport Committee (Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport)

Found: using data trusts and mandate support, funding and research for data trusts and other types of data