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  01 Feb 2019

  Consultation paper

  Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006: consultation on proposed amendments

  We are seeking views on strengthening animal welfare legislation by increasing the maximum available penalties, introducing fixed penalty notices, and making it easier for approved bodies to quickly make the best arrangements for seized animals.

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  01 Nov 2018

  Advice and guidance

  Victims' code for Scotland

  If you are a victim of crime you have a number of rights. Victims' Code sets out these rights, how you can exercise them and the relevant authorities to contact should you need further help and advice.

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  21 Jun 2017

  Progress report

  Youth justice strategy: progress report

  Report on the progress made since the publication of the youth justice strategy, 'Preventing offending: getting it right for children and young people', in 2015.

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