THE Scottish Tories have been accused of playing “political games” in criticising Scotland’s “soft-touch justice” policies – as it…
have been accused of playing “political games” in criticising Scotland’s “soft-touch justice” policies – as it emerged their UK bosses plan to introduce virtually identical policies south of the Border.
He told the paper: “These figures yet again confirm that victims of serious crimes are being failed by the SNP's weak justice agenda which puts the interests of criminals first.” "Whilst the Scottish Tories play political games by attacking SNP policy that is working in Scotland, their bosses in Westminster have taken note and are working to implement a similar approach.
"For too long, the criminal justice system has been failing: victims, survivors, perpetrators and their families. We should all be striving to do better." “Criminals have been let off lightly with bird-box making as part of their ‘punishments’ in community sentences under the SNP, while there is also a shocking level of absenteeism among the offenders.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stephen Flynn brands Douglas Ross 'a wee dafty' in ParliamentSTEPHEN Flynn has branded the leader of the Scottish Conservatives “a wee dafty” as the pair clashed in the Commons.
Read more »
Stephen Flynn calls Douglas Ross a 'wee daftie' in the House of CommonsThe SNP Westminster leader accused the Scottish Tory leader of 'chuntering from a sedentary position' during the King's Speech debate.
Read more »
SNP hit back at Stephen Kerr after 'shocking' post about Humza YousafTHE SNP have hit back at Tory MSP Stephen Kerr following his “vulgar” tweet about the First Minister.
Read more »
King's Speech: Why SNP MPs wore white rosesSEVERAL SNP MPs wore white roses on their lapels during today’s King's Speech ceremony at Westminster.
Read more »
SNP MP refuses to go to House of Lords for King's SpeechAN SNP MP has said he refused to go to the House of Lords to listen to the King’s Speech.
Read more »
SNP MP refuses to go to House of Lords for King's SpeechAN SNP MP has said he refused to go to the House of Lords to listen to the King’s Speech.
Read more »