New statistics from Scotland’s Chief Statistician have revealed that reconviction rates for offenders in Scotland are at the lowest levels for eighteen years. 

UK law enforcement organisations have worked closely with Europol in several recent operations that led to a number of significant arrests.

Total losses as a result of financial fraud involving payment cards, remote banking and cheques amounted to £755 million in the UK in 2015, according to Financial Fraud Action (FFA) UK. This is an increase of 26% compared to the previous year.

An MSP has called for reform in regards to the Scottish age of criminal responsibility with some MPs stating that the age should be raised. 

Police are utilising mugshots to cross reference criminals through surveillance cameras according to a new report.

The family of a man from Sierra Leone have demanded an inquiry into his death in police custody. The man died from suspected asphyxiation on the street of Kirkcaldy. At the time, he was getting detained by nine officers. 

Figures obtained on the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act (Ripsa) have shown that there has been a decline in the use of surveillance powers in Scotland. 

The number of crimes committed in Scotland has fallen by 22% since 2008-09, according to the latest Scottish Government figures. 

Earlier this week a confiscation order for £17,149 was made against a Cambuslang man previously found guilty of growing cannabis.