The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government

Taking the
strategy forward
The Scottish Government and our partners
are fully committed to taking forward the
approaches set out in this document to
deliver our shared vision and outcomes.
We believe that it is only through
the pursuit of such an ambitious and
innovative approach, rooted firmly in the
evidence, that we will secure our desired
outcomes for the people of Scotland.
Progress towards achieving the strategic
outcomes will be formally monitored and
managed by the Justice Board, which
includes Scottish Government Directors,
non-Executive Directors and the heads of
key justice organisations.
The members of the Justice Board
positively endorse the strategic approach
set out in this strategy. While respecting
the proper separation of powers essential
in a fair justice system, they will develop
business planning, co-ordinate risk
management and monitor delivery of
both the portfolio of justice change
programmes and ongoing core business.
They will support communication and
improve partnership working at all levels
across justice organisations.
In addition to monitoring overall progress
using annual National Performance
Framework indicators, a new set of
indicators will be developed to monitor
benefits, outputs and progress towards
the justice outcomes.
To achieve our justice vision and
outcomes requires a joint effort and
co-operation from all sectors of society
– the public sector, partners, businesses,
communities and individuals. It may
be a challenging task but, as a shared
endeavour, we feel confident that we will
successfully achieve our aim of making
Scotland safer and stronger. The evidence
has demonstrated that we are already
making good progress but there is much
good work still to be done.
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