Policy Area
Law & Order
What has the SNP done to make Scotland safer?
Scotland is a safer place since the SNP took office, as recorded crime has more than halved since 1991; and Scotland continues to have more police officers per capita than England and Wales.
How is the SNP supporting police & fire services?
Recorded crime in Scotland is less than half of what it was in 1991 with Scotland continuing to have more police officers per capita than England and Wales, and police officers in Scotland consistently the best paid in the UK.
How is the SNP investing in community justice?
Protecting victims and the public from further harm is an absolute priority for the SNP as the Scottish Government. Our aims for community justice with community‑based interventions and sentences are more effective in reducing reoffending.
How has the SNP reformed Scotland’s justice system?
The SNP has introduced significant reforms – described as some of the most important since devolution – through the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill. This legislation puts victims and witnesses at the centre of Scotland’s justice system.
How does the SNP tackle youth offending & antisocial behaviour?
The SNP is serious about antisocial behaviour, and as the Scottish Government has invested in early intervention, youth work, safe spaces and whole-family support, which is key to tackling and preventing youth offending.
What is the SNP doing to tackle violence against women & girls?
The SNP is committed to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) through prevention, education, strengthened justice responses, and increased support for services. We developed the Equally Safe strategy with COSLA and other partners.
How is the SNP tackling violence in schools?
We have invested in programmes to engage with young people and focus on violence prevention. This is why the SNP government has invested more than £6 million to implement the violence prevention framework since 2023.