Homicide figures – Scottish Government needs to get a grip
The latest Homicide in Scotland figures have been published today.
John Lamont MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice, said:
"Over 40% of all homicides are carried out by a sharp instrument, a statistic which highlights the extent of the knife crime epidemic which continues to sweep Scotland.
"We also see that half of all homicides are committed by people high on drink and drugs, which is a damning indictment of a complete failure to get a grip on justice issues since devolution.
"I hope this sends a clear message to the soft-touch SNP Government – emptying our prisons, abolishing short sentences and turning early release into even earlier release is not going to make things better."
Ruth: "Our thoughts should now be with the families of the victims who died on that fateful day in December 1988."
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Ruth: "However, this should not stop the questions that still exist, including those regarding his release by the SNP Government."
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