The SNP reduced frontline policing. Since the SNP’s police merger, Police Scotland has lost 895 ‘divisional’ police officers, who patrol the streets and respond to calls. On their watch, at least 140 police stations have been closed. This has vastly reduced the local presence of our police on Scotland’s streets and has made the public less safe.
The SNP have brought in soft-touch justice measures which let criminals off the hook. In June 2019, the SNP passed an effective ban on prison sentences of 12 months or less, which has let people off with serious crimes. Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, this stopped more than 3,500 criminals from going to jail.
Putting victims first, boosting frontline policing, and protecting free speech. We would put victims at the heart of our justice system, and introduce a Local Policing Act to put more bobbies on the beat, as well as a Free Speech Bill to repeal the SNP’s dangerous Hate Crime Act.
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