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Criminal Proceedings in Scotland 2015-16
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Tackling domestic abuse and sexual crimes
Record number of convictions for sexual crimes last year.
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Spotting the signs of domestic abuse
New video to help professionals tackle ‘hidden crime’.
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Stop and search
Need for fairness and respect in use of police ‘stop and search’ powers.
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Rise in festive drink drivers
More than 600 motorists detected after 15% increase in checks.
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Lifeline for missing people
Funding to support children and young people who go missing.
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Tackling sexual assault myths
Funding to improve public understanding of victim reaction to rape.
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Drive to stamp out 'revenge porn' offences
New law to stop people disclosing intimate images without permission.
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Praise for 'blue light' responders
Ministers thank our emergency services as festive period gets underway.
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Festive drink drive reminder
Drivers continuing to risk journey after drinking.