Publications

Scottish jury research - mock jury study: summary of findings

The study is the first mock jury research to consider the unique nature of the Scottish jury system with 15 jurors, three verdicts and a simple majority.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 09 October 2019

Scottish jury research: findings from a mock jury study

The study is the first mock jury research to consider the unique nature of the Scottish jury system with 15 jurors, three verdicts and a simple majority.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 09 October 2019

Fireworks legislation and impacts: international evidence review

Desk-based review of evidence on the impact of fireworks, in the context of international legislation and regulations.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 04 October 2019

Non-sexual violence in Scotland: report

Findings on the most up to date, complementary statistics on non-sexual violence in Scotland.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 24 September 2019

Part of:: Crime and justice statistics

Domestic abuse courts: report

This report examines the effectiveness of Integrated Domestic Abuse Courts (IDACs) that use a ‘One Family, One Judge’ model.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 03 September 2019

Investigation and prosecution of sheriff solemn cases: thematic review

The Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland's review of the investigation and prosecution of sheriff solemn cases.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 19 July 2019

Removal, storage and disposal of vehicles regulations (2019): BRIA

Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 10 July 2019

Mediation in civil justice: international evidence review

Available literature and evidence on mediation in civil justice (civil/commercial) in five international jurisdictions: Australia, Canada, England and Wales, Ireland, and the USA.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 25 June 2019

Reducing reoffending - effective and promising investments: research

Research on Reducing Reoffending: Effective and Promising Investments.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 17 June 2019

Stop and Search code of practice: twelve month review - qualitative report

Findings of a qualitative study which examined evidence on how effectively the Code of Practice was operating since its introduction in May 2017.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 13 June 2019