Written Question · S4W-10800 · Session 4
What assistance it provides to victims of crime in West Scotland.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it provides to victims of crime in West Scotland.
The answer
The Scottish Government provides funding for a number of organisations which offer support and assistance to victims throughout Scotland, such as Victim Support Scotland, People Experiencing Trauma and Loss (PETAL) and Rape Crisis Scotland.
In addition, around £25m is made available each year to fund Scottish cases within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
The Scottish Government offers a range of information which may be of assistance to victims. This includes the Victims of Crime website which can be found at; www.victimsofcrimeinscotland.org.uk; tailored information aimed at victims of serious crime, such as rape and sexual assault; and for bereaved families following murder, culpable homicide or a road death.
The Scottish Government is committed to introducing a Victims and Witnesses Bill in this Parliamentary session to further improve the support available to victims and witnesses across Scotland.
In addition, around £25m is made available each year to fund Scottish cases within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
The Scottish Government offers a range of information which may be of assistance to victims. This includes the Victims of Crime website which can be found at; www.victimsofcrimeinscotland.org.uk; tailored information aimed at victims of serious crime, such as rape and sexual assault; and for bereaved families following murder, culpable homicide or a road death.
The Scottish Government is committed to introducing a Victims and Witnesses Bill in this Parliamentary session to further improve the support available to victims and witnesses across Scotland.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-10800 by reference.