Prosecution Guidance on Public Safety and Prison Population

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:58 pm on 10 October 2024.

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Photo of Emma Roddick Emma Roddick Scottish National Party 2:58, 10 October 2024

Recently, there has been a 28 per cent rise in the number of diversions offered. How does that contribute to reducing the remand population while ensuring that our communities are kept safe? Are prosecutors sufficiently aware of the options that they have outwith custody?