Further to the answer to question S3W-1960 by Kenny MacAskill on 5 July 2007, what the timetables for the reviews are; who is involved in t…

Details of the currentposition on the reviews of antisocial behaviour strategy and community sentencesare set out in the following table. We propose that the review on retention of DNAwill consider options for enhancing the operational effectiveness of provisionsgoverning the destruction of DNA data in specific circumstances. Reflecting thescope of this review, we intend limited consultation with key stakeholders and thatthe review should be completed at an early date. I have written to the Convenorof the Justice Committee with the information contained in this answer.
Review of Antisocial Behaviour Strategy

Remit
| Consultation with outside bodies
| Timescale

To undertake a wide-ranging review of the Executive’s antisocial behaviour strategy to see where it can be improved and strengthened and to ensure greater community involvement.

Antisocial Behaviour Act (2004) requires studies to be undertaken of operation of Antisocial Behaviour Orders and Dispersal Orders and reports to be laid before Parliament by October 2007.
| Scope and scale of review to be decided by Ministers. Consultation will include local authorities and police.
| Between 6-12 months depending on scope and scale.

Review of Community Sentences

Remit
| Consultation with outside bodies
| Timescale

To consider the effectiveness of community penalties in Scotland, with a view to reforming and revitalise these important interventions, ensuring that they are:

· credible and effective;
· targeted – so that they tackle criminal behaviour effectively;
· designed to protect the public, and
· support the rehabilitation of the offender.

| In order to ensure that the review takes account of a broad range of views on the topic of community penalties, a range of meetings and discussions were arranged with:

· The National Advisory Body on Offender Management;
· the Association of Directors of Social Work;
· the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities;
· key voluntary sector service providers including Turning Point, Phoenix Futures, NCH Scotland, Includem and Barnardos Scotland;
· academics including researchers from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research and the universities of Edinburgh and Strathclyde;
· selected interest groups including the Howard League, the Scottish Association for the Study of Offenders, Scottish Consortium on Crime and the Airborne Initiative;
· Community Justice Authorities Chief Officers;
· Community Justice Authorities Conveners;
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