The Scottish Government

The Executive is committed to a criminal justice system that fully supports victims and witnesses. A Scottish Strategy for Victims was published in January 2001. This set out three key objectives:

• Better access to information
• Increased support
• Greater participation in the criminal justice system

A report on the Scottish perspective on the EU Framework decision on the standing of victims in Criminal Procedure was published in November 2002.

Two reports on progress in implementing the strategy have also been published.

• Scottish Strategy for Victims Progress Report - February 2003
• Scottish Strategy for Victims Progress Report - November 2004

Information for Victims

If you have been victim of crime, or if you simply want to know more about the Scottish criminal justice system and the support that is available, visit the Scottish victims of crime website