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To seek views on the creation of a dedicated body to investigate the causes of road traffic collisions
In 2012 SCID, together with support from Campaign for Freedom of Information Scotland, commissioned research into Access in Europe by a bereaved family to information gathered during an investigation into a fatal road collision. One of the recommendations in the report was the establishment of an independent multi disciplinary team to investigate all road crashes. On 7th […]
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Sentencing Council
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences has been approved by the High Court – marking a legal first for Scotland. The offences covered by the guideline are: causing death by dangerous driving causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs causing death by careless, or […]
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: 19th November 2023
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. This day, initiated by road victims in 1993 and adopted by the UN on 26th October 2005, is dedicated to remembering the many millions killed and injured in road crashes, their families and communities. more
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Public perception of sentencing in Scotland Qualitative research exploration causing death by driving offence
Members of the public, including relatives of victims of such offences, took part in the research, which was carried out by ScotCen Social Research on behalf of the Council. It examines public understanding of and attitudes to sentencing for death by driving offences as well as experiences and views of the justice system. Discussions explored […]
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The Victims Taskforce
The Victims Taskforce has benn established to improve support, advice and information for victims of crime. The primary role of the Taskforce is to co-ordinate and drive action to improve the experience of victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system, whilst ensuring a fair justice system for those accused of crime.
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Investigation of Road Deaths
The Lord Advocate published Guidelines on the Investigation of Road Traffic Deaths to assist the Chief Constable in the investigation and reporting of road traffic deaths. The guidelines complement guidance issued to Procurators Fiscal on the investigation of such deaths. The guidelines can be found on the COPFS website: Road Traffic Deaths Guidelines Police Road Death […]
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Crown Office ‘simply incapable of handling’ Fatal Accident Inquiries
Michelle McLeod, HM Inspector said: “Given it is almost three years since the thematic FAI report was published, the lack of progress in many areas is disappointing. While there has been some improvements in the timelines for conducting FAIs, the time taken to conclude mandatory FAIs remains a concern as does their age profile with […]
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University of Dundee School of Law Report: ‘Access in Europe by a bereaved family to information gathered during an investigation into a fatal road collision’
The University of Dundee School of Law Report: ’Access in Europe by a bereaved family to information gathered during an investigation into a fatal road collision’ was commissioned by SCID with support from the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland. The aim of the research was to establish, through FOI requests, whether there are […]