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There are also opportunities to share best practice, such as exchange visits with the Independent Monitoring Board in England, and opportunities for IPMs to visit other prisons in Scotland are being introduced.
I have become aware, through Ann Stark’s direct meetings with the Lord Advocate, that there will be a visit to the coroner’s office in Lancashire next Friday, 2 May, which is really good news.
When the newbest practice guidance is issued, alongside this legislation, it will be up to NatureScot to ensure, through its authorisation mechanisms, that that guidance is followed.
Based on the evaluation’s findings, we concluded that a third sector partnership approach would best meet local needs, rather than a national model for delivery.
Therefore, it is estimating costs based on the difference between the latest figures for cases recorded under the existing system (60 per annum) and the number estimated under the new offence (200 to 300 per annum).
Therefore, it is estimating costs based on the difference between the latest figures for cases recorded under the existing system (60 per annum) and the number estimated under the new offence (200 to 300 per annum).
I move, That the Parliament notes the Scottish Government’s paper, Building a New Scotland: an independent Scotland in the EU, and believes that Scotland’s economic, social and political future is best served by being part of the EU.
Many reports have made detailed recommendations on how best to reduce the number of women in custody (latterly, the Commission on Women Offenders, 2012) with the current development of HMP Cornton Vale and plans in place for SPS Community Custody Units.