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Scottish crime statistics

January 31, 2011In the News, JusticeScotlandSafeguarding Matters

09-10 Scottish crime statistics have been released. It reveals that there were 380,000 serious crimes recorded in Scotland in 2009-10, including murder, rape and serious assault – a fifth lower than in 2000-1. Continue reading Scottish crime statistics →

Scottish PVG Scheme launch date confirmed

January 21, 2011Background to Safeguarding, In the News, Parliamentary AffairsPVG Scheme, ScotlandSafeguarding Matters

It has been confirmed that on 28 February 2011, the Scottish Government is to introduce a membership scheme to replace the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups.

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