🚒 Firefighters training at Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire met with Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Siobhian Brown MSP, who was there to find out more about a new training strategy to support staff skills to protect communities. Read more here: ow.ly/FMxg50T7Irr

Community Safety Minister @SiobhianAyr visited the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service National Training Centre to see how trainees are developing the wide range of skills and knowledge required to continue to keep Scotland’s communities safe. Read more ➡️bit.ly/3Xa6yPo

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has announced that Shetland charity Dogs Against Drugs will receive £30,000 in funding from assets seized from criminal activity. ow.ly/VXgy50T8UpH

Justice Secretary Angela Constance delivered the keynote speech at the The FJSS Group Equalities Conference. Our Vision for Justice remains to deliver a just, safe, resilient Scotland. By working together, we can lead the way in increasing diversity and inclusion within the sector.

Justice Secretary Angela Constance visited Inverness to see the progress of the new Scottish Prison Service HMP Highland. Due for completion in 2026, it will increase custody capacity, improve rehabilitation services and provide significant investment to the local area.

There are 4 weeks left to submit your comments to the consultation on media reporting of child homicide victims before it closes on 1 October. Views are being sought on a range of options to reduce trauma for bereaved families. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4dSyWwA

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has laid a wreath Scottish Police Memorial Service today. She paid tribute to the bravery of officers who have tragically lost their lives on duty whilst serving our communities and said the thoughts of those in Scottish Government are with their loved ones.

First Minister John Swinney announced this year’s Programme for Government, outlining his priorities of: 🔵 Eradicating child poverty 🔵 Building prosperity 🔵 Protecting the planet 🔵 Improving public services ℹ️ gov.scot/programme-for-…

Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown MSP met with Shared Parenting Scotland to learn more about their work supporting separated parents. @ScotGov provide funding for their helpline and New Ways for Families training, designed to support parents and their children through separation.

On 24 Sep 2024 the Abortion Services Act comes into force. From this date it will be a criminal offence to intentionally or recklessly influence, harass or prevent anyone from accessing or providing abortion services in protected zones. More➡️gov.scot/news/safe-acce…

First Minister John Swinney set out the actions to improve public services in the #ProgrammeForGovernment We are supporting people and public services, including our justice services, to ensure we build safe communities. Read more - bit.ly/3XHz1O1

Despite difficult financial circumstances, we are investing in and improving our public services. The #ProgrammeForGovernment sets out key investment in the justice system. Read more – bit.ly/3XHz1O1

The Programme for Government will improve outcomes for victims, survivors and witnesses of crime, enabling better access to support and improving their experience of the justice system. Read more – bit.ly/3XHz1O1 #ProgrammeForGovernment

Applications for the office of Lord President of the Court of Session are now being accepted scottishlegal.com/jobs/lord-pres…

Emergency Services Day message from the First Minister of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, First Minister John Swinney Scottish Government. #999Day

Emergency Services Day video message from the First Minister of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, First Minister John Swinney Scottish Government. #999Day

Our Vision for Justice is to deliver a just, safe, resilient Scotland. The Programme for Government sets out how we will invest and improve our public services including the justice system. Read more – bit.ly/3XHz1O1 #ProgrammeForGovernment

The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill seeks to improve the police complaints and police misconduct systems. Justice Secretary Angela Constance opened the Stage 1 debate and told Scottish Parliament that the Bill aims to strengthen public confidence in policing.

A new national campaign ‘Quit Fighting for Likes’ has been launched to support young people to safely navigate social media and prevent violence. It will encourage them to switch off and not share harmful content. Read more: gov.scot/news/social-me…

Community Safety Minister @siobhianayr launched the ‘Quit Fighting for Likes’ campaign to support young people to safely use social media. Young people helped develop the campaign, it encourages them to report, switch off and not share harmful content. bit.ly/3XJzI9y