The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government

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Outcomes Reform of the justice system is at the heart of the Scottish Government’s public service reform agenda. The justice system we aim to deliver has specific goals which are designed to make a real difference to both our society and our economy. This vision has been defined as follows: a justice system that contributes positively to a flourishing Scotland, helping to create an inclusive and respectful society in which all people and communities live in safety and security, where individual and collective rights are supported, and where disputes are resolved fairly and swiftly. This vision will be delivered through a set of outcomes, consistent with the National Performance Framework which guides all public services in Scotland towards our shared Purpose: to focus government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth. 04
The strategy is focused on three National Outcomes which are particularly relevant and guide our work within the justice system. These are: • we live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger; • we have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others; and • our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs. These three National Outcomes have been broken down to a set of eight ‘justice outcomes’ which describe the Scotland we want to create and sustain, and which capture the key aims of the strategy. These are: We experience low levels of crime. We experience low levels of fear, alarm and distress. We are at a low risk of unintentional harm. Our people and communities support and respect each other, exercising both their rights and responsibilities. We have high levels of public confidence in justice institutions and processes. Our public services are fair and accessible. Our institutions and processes are effective and efficient. Our public services respect the rights and voice of users. Based firmly on evidence, we believe that focusing our activity and resources on delivering these outcomes is the best way to deliver our justice vision. The justice vision places people at its centre, whether they are victims, witnesses or people seeking civil justice. Equally, it is crucial that people who offend are given punishment that is both effective and proportionate, to better protect society from future offending. We know from the evidence that social and economic factors are at the root of many criminal and civil justice problems, ranging from fire deaths to sectarianism. 05
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