Motion · S6M-03915 · 31 Mar 2022

Investing in Community Justice Services in Scotland

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the importance of community justice services in Scotland; considers that community justice interventions can be a highly beneficial alternative to remand, which, in turn, can be more effective at reducing the rate of reoffending; believes that the recent Scottish Government investment of £3.2 million into remand alternatives will ensure that measures such as electronic monitoring of bail and other methods of bail supervision will be available across Scotland; supports the continued expansion and transformation of community justice services, and believes that these services help to deliver a compassionate justice system in Scotland, which will not only protect people affected by crime, but also support the fair administration of justice.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.