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For example, in recent years, we have introduced closed-circuit television links between our prisons and courts, and all our prisons now have those facilities in place.
Increased use of 'lived experience'
Across the board there was recognition of the increased use of what is referred to as ‘lived experience’ in the work of the parliament, and specifically within committees.
I am clear that the Scottish Government has the leadership role, but there must be a cross-societal effort if we are to succeed. People do not live their lives in different compartments.
What is also important in this year’s budget is that we are recognising in the resource element of the funding the immediate cost of living pressures that are particularly acute for people living on our islands and the increased cost of living that they face.