Scottish Government

SMARTER JUSTICE, SAFER COMMUNITIES: SUMMARY JUSTICE REFORM - NEXT STEPS >>>

ISBN 0 7559 4562 X

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CONTENTS

MINISTERIAL FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION - The Summary Justice System in Context
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1: Investing in community involvement - The future for lay justice
CHAPTER 2: The right structures and systems - Court administration and fines enforcement
CHAPTER 3: The right intervention at the right time - Alternatives to prosecution
CHAPTER 4: Smarter Justice - Better case handling for better outcomes
CONCLUSION: How we will deliver this agenda