Written Question · S4W-27984 · Session 4
Whether the Lord Advocate plans to publish further guidelines on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotla…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Lord Advocate plans to publish further guidelines on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012.
The answer
The Lord Advocate’s guidelines on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 were recently updated in August 2015. That update clarified that it may be deemed appropriate to offer alternatives to prosecution, in certain cases involving charges under the Act. These alternatives will include schemes which will offer the offender education and rehabilitation.
The Lord Advocate regularly reviews his published guidance on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2010 in light of decisions made by the Courts.
A copy of the guidance can be found at:
Lord Advocate’s Guidelines on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012
The Lord Advocate regularly reviews his published guidance on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2010 in light of decisions made by the Courts.
A copy of the guidance can be found at:
Lord Advocate’s Guidelines on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-27984 by reference.