Changes to Scotland’s Criminal Justice System Post-Devolution: Main legislative developments, major reviews of policy and procedure, and the introduction of 'new' bodies

Abstract

This Report collates and describes the key legislation and policies and major procedural reviews introduced since Devolution, which have led to changes in Scotland’s criminal justice system and/or the introduction of ‘new’ bodies. The focus is on adult criminal justice systems and processes, and does not include youth justice.