Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (hereafter referred to as ‘the Act’) is effective from 17 December 2021. This brings important changes to the rights of all children under 12 years of age.
Cross Border Court report allocation: MoU and Guidance
Cross Border Court report allocation: MoU and Guidance June 2026 Recently, a working group involving Social Work Scotland, Scottish Government, …
Response to Improving Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Improving Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls consultation June 2026 Introduction Social …
Diversion from Prosecution Practice Guidance
Community Justice Scotland published the National Guidelines on Diversion from Prosecution in Scotland on 10 June 2026. This guidance is …
Guidance for Social Work Services on Determining the Designated Local Authority for Prisoners
Guidance for Social Work Services on Determining the Designated Local Authority for Prisoners March 2026 This guidance has been developed …
A call to action: Scotland in your hands
Ahead of the Scottish election in May, ‘Scotland in your hands’ sets out the key priorities we think should underpin …
Response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation February 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland is …
Statement on Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission
Social Work Scotland welcome the Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Justice that Works. We appreciate the …
Funding for Local Government Social Work and Social Care Services in 2025-26
Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy …
Response to Parole Reform in Scotland consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland consultation 11 November 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
