5. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether equivalent measures in Scotland are needed to those introduced in England and Wales by the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, in light of reports of a recent spate of thefts in the Scottish Borders. (S6O-02580)
Although Scotland has seen a decrease in the cost of rural crime, we cannot stand still. World events have triggered new illicit markets, creating more demand for stolen machinery. Thefts of quad bikes, trailers, farm machinery and GPS trackers are hitting our rural communities hard. Westminster’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 was welcomed with open arms by victims of such crime....
I thank Martin Whitfield for everything that he has done to get this issue dealt with as a matter of urgency. I share his concerns around the lack of information during the work that was undertaken by the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. Many committee members asked for an update. We, and the Government in particular, can learn lessons from that.
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RSS feed (?)Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 7 May 2016 — Election
Also represented South Scotland
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